 North Wind
8"W x 10"H Oil Based Ink on Cotton Rag Paper Unframed Limited edition reduction linocut print When it is almost spring in the Rocky Mountain Foothills a funny thing happens to the sunshine; it looks simultaneously warm and cool. The blues are very distinct and crisp and often the best way to tell what the weather will feel like is to look for the wind in the grasses. You can buy it here: http://www.michellewiebe.com/store/p44/North-Wind.html
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 I am looking forward to some in person events this spring! Coming up at the end of March, I will be attending the Bowness Spring Craft Fair for the very first time. While I sell prints through many lovely establishments, I like doing fairs for a few reasons:
SO - if you've been following my work online or have come across it in one of our local galleries and are curious to see more, or if you'd just like to stop by and talk shop for a while - PLEASE consider this a warm invite to come stop by at this upcoming market or another in the next few months. I would love to see you! Bowness Spring Craft Fair BCA Main Hall, 7904 43 Ave NW March 28 & 29, 2026 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Free Admission Event Description: Celebrate the season at the Bowness Spring Craft Fair! Discover a vibrant mix of handmade goods, local art, and unique finds from talented makers — including many from right here in Bowness. It’s a welcoming, community-focused market and a perfect way to spend a spring day. I will have a full selection of prints, postcards and handmade goodies.  Prairie Song
8"W x 10"H Oil Based Ink on Cotton Rag Paper Unframed Limited edition reduction linocut print The fluting calls of the Meadowlark inspired this print. Striking to look at, they are unmistakable when you see the bright yellow plumage on the male birds. I was really experimenting with pigment values in this piece, popping the yellows with subtle violet tones in the grasslands. You can buy it here: http://www.michellewiebe.com/store/p43/Prairie-song.html  Frost Advisory
8"W x 10"H Oil Based Ink on Cotton Rag Paper Unframed Limited edition reduction linocut print One of the most reliable little birds in our Northern landscape is the Black-capped Chickadee. Even on the frostiest mornings, you can hear them sounding their warnings while safely perched deep within the branches of all the bushes and trees. You can buy it here: http://www.michellewiebe.com/store/p40/Frost-Advisory.html  Golden Dance
8"W x 10"H Oil Based Ink on Cotton Rag Paper Unframed Limited edition reduction linocut print The Foothills of the Rocky Mountains are a very special place in autumn. As you walk through the fields in the rural countryside, the breeze inevitably picks up and the leaves weave an intricate dance. Buy it here: http://www.michellewiebe.com/store/p39/Golden-Dance.html  Autumn Vigil
8"W x 10"H Oil Based Ink on Cotton Rag Paper Unframed Limited edition reduction linocut print We are on the last days of autumn where I live. The wind has a chilly undertone and the blue sky has a steely quality that hints at the coming change of seasons. Two mourning doves are observing these signs, marking the occasion with their low, drawn out calls. You can buy it here: http://www.michellewiebe.com/store/p38/Autumn-Vigil.html  This little piece is for something special - recently I became a part of a newly formed group, The Canadian Letterpress Alliance. Our vast, beautiful country is a little under connected when it comes to niche artisan skills. Thankful for a little more glue to hold us together these days!
I wanted this piece to be a little atypical for letterpress exchanges in the sense that I didn't use any polymer plates, engravings, and/or lead or wood type but rather just a multi-block linoleum approach with carved text. I wanted a low-fi but decently printed image to remind us all that we don't need fancy set ups to get the word out there. Remember the power of the press!  Mountain Twilight
8"W x 10"H Oil Based Ink on Cotton Rag Paper Unframed Limited edition reduction linocut print *Important Note - these colours are inaccurate - all the pinks and oranges are fluorescent and this is very difficult to reproduce on screens. Despite making adjustments in photoshop, I cannot depict the lightness and intensity of those particular hues. If in doubt, please visit one of my retailers in person to purchase (contact me first for availability). I have had a few trips to the mountains this year and I am always awestruck at how intense sunset can be when the sun dips behind the mountains and reflects up into the overhead clouds. Being on the Alberta side of the Rockies makes this phenomenon particularly striking. Buy it online here: http://www.michellewiebe.com/store/p36/Mountain-Twilight.html  I love my Diamond Valley gallery, tucked away south of Calgary in the town formerly known as Black Diamond. They are home to a broad group of contemporary Alberta artists and the quality and variety of work is astonishing. It's truly an honour to count my name amongst them!
This is the only place I regularly sell my work already framed, so if you are the type of person who is full of good intentions when you buy unframed prints but do better with the instant gratification of having hangable art ready to go - now is the time to check out what I have available! You can browse the selection here: https://bluerockgallery.ca/collections/michelle-wiebe  Right now, I've been revisiting old ideas and fleshing them out a little more substantially. I had a phase years ago where I rushed constantly to the next new thing. Picking up and putting down as quickly as I could. While it was a very fertile time of creativity, I often have felt that I needed to go back and explore some of these themes with more care and attention.
This is one of those ideas that I've wanted to pursue. Curvilinear lines, finely carved details but without embracing perfectionism too tightly. As I'm sure you've already guessed, I love birds and this time of year, the antics of the swallows are hard to resist! You can buy it here: http://www.michellewiebe.com/store/p35/Swallow-Pattern-Echo.html Canada Post Strike - as of May 22nd 2025 I will not be able to ship via Canada Post. Local pick up and delivery within the Calgary area can be arranged. Shipping via alternate methods is absolutely possible, but extra fees will apply. |
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