I decided this card (image below) warranted a post, not least because this was the last print I did before we had our children five years ago, but also because it was my first attempt at using more than one colour. I should add, it was the last of about 6 prints, I’m a learner who hopes to improve with practice.
I do look forward to getting back to lino print, I tried during the current lock down but my eldest was fascinated and wanted to join in. I was only able to watch him failing to stab himself for a few minutes before I decided I was best off waiting until the schools reopened.
There are some fantastic lino print artists around. I first encountered lino print during York Open Studios, an annual event (pre-covid), during which artists in York open their studios to the general public and allow them to sneak a peak at the inner workings of their craft. We went to the studio of an artist called Gerard Hobson (website here) who was desperate to teach his guests all he could in the short time we had together. He was very generous with his knowledge and I left his lovely home feeling keen to have a go. Amanda Colville is another artist I’ve always loved and once you’re familiar with her work it crops up here and there. I thoroughly enjoy recognising the work of artists when out and about, it’s a bit like unexpectedly running into a friend.
Anyway, that will do for now, thanks for visiting.
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