Available Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Prints
Cedar Waxwing Reduction Linocut Letterpress Print
Winter Berries
8"W x 10"H
Oil Based Ink on Cotton Rag Paper
Unframed
Limited edition reduction linocut print
Have you ever experienced the winter visitation of a flock of Cedar Waxwings? I've had the pleasure a couple of times. They introduce themselves with a loud thrumming noise as they descend on their favourite local delicacies. In this case, the berries that are in my yard.
I've been exploring the complexities of reduction linocut, a printmaking process that uses only one block to print many layers. The artist starts with a barely carved block and prints a layer of colour, then carves away more of the block and prints the next colour. This process is repeated until all the layers of colour are printed, leaving very little of the original block behind.
Since the layers are permanently removed from the printing block, the edition of prints is limited to the original printing session. If an error occurs, there is a chance that part or all of the work could be ruined. This piece has many layers of colour, each layer taking several hours to print all the individual pieces within the edition.
I have printed this work using antique industrial printing presses, also known as “Letterpress Printing” which is a highly specialized artform that requires mechanical and artistic skill. This allowed me to be quite precise in lining up the many layers the application of ink was consistent. As a result, the colours are rich and highly pigmented, almost painterly in quality.
The buyer will receive a print from the edition (please note, the photo depicts the A/P or artist's proof), each piece in the edition is of the same quality as the A/P.
Magpie Reduction Linocut Letterpress Print
Neighbourhood Watch
8"W x 10"H
Oil Based Ink on Cotton Rag Paper
Unframed
Limited edition reduction linocut print
Where I live, these guys are everywhere. Communicating to their network about our morning walks, squawking when we get too close to their secretive activities. These beautiful birds are easy to spot and very opinionated!
I've been exploring the complexities of reduction linocut, a printmaking process that uses only one block to print many layers. The artist starts with a barely carved block and prints a layer of colour, then carves away more of the block and prints the next colour. This process is repeated until all the layers of colour are printed, leaving very little of the original block behind.
Since the layers are permanently removed from the printing block, the edition of prints is limited to the original printing session. If an error occurs, there is a chance that part or all of the work could be ruined. This piece has more than 7 layers of colour, each layer taking several hours to print all the individual pieces within the edition.
I have printed this work using antique industrial printing presses, also known as “Letterpress Printing” which is a highly specialized artform that requires mechanical and artistic skill. This allowed me to be quite precise in lining up the many layers the application of ink was consistent. As a result, the colours are rich and highly pigmented, almost painterly in quality.
The buyer will receive a print from the edition (please note, the photo depicts the A/P or artist's proof), each piece in the edition is of the same quality as the A/P.
Northern Flicker Reduction Linocut Letterpress Print
In Hiding
8"W x 10"H
Oil Based Ink on Cotton Rag Paper
Unframed
Limited edition reduction linocut print
The subject of this work, a Northern Flicker, is a bird that I see in my yard and in my exploration of Alberta parks. My work has centered lately celebrating local wildlife that I encounter around me.
I've been exploring the complexities of reduction linocut, a printmaking process that uses only one block to print many layers. The artist starts with a barely carved block and prints a layer of colour, then carves away more of the block and prints the next colour. This process is repeated until all the layers of colour are printed, leaving very little of the original block behind.
Since the layers are permanently removed from the printing block, the edition of prints is limited to the original printing session. If an error occurs, there is a chance that part or all of the work could be ruined. This piece has more than 7 layers of colour, each layer taking several hours to print all the individual pieces within the edition.
I have printed this work using antique industrial printing presses, also known as “Letterpress Printing” which is a highly specialized artform that requires mechanical and artistic skill. This allowed me to be quite precise in lining up the many layers the application of ink was consistent. As a result, the colours are rich and highly pigmented, almost painterly in quality.
The buyer will receive a print from the edition (please note, the photo depicts the A/P or artist's proof), each piece in the edition is of the same quality as the A/P.
Nuthatch Reduction Linocut Letterpress Print
Topsy-Turvy
8"W x 10"H
Oil Based Ink on Cotton Rag Paper
Unframed
Limited edition reduction linocut print
The subject of this work, a Nuthatch, is a bird that I see in my yard and in my exploration of Alberta parks. My work has centered lately celebrating local wildlife that I encounter around me.
I've been exploring the complexities of reduction linocut, a printmaking process that uses only one block to print many layers. The artist starts with a barely carved block and prints a layer of colour, then carves away more of the block and prints the next colour. This process is repeated until all the layers of colour are printed, leaving very little of the original block behind.
Since the layers are permanently removed from the printing block, the edition of prints is limited to the original printing session. If an error occurs, there is a chance that part or all of the work could be ruined. This piece has more than 7 layers of colour, each layer taking several hours to print all the individual pieces within the edition.
I have printed this work using antique industrial printing presses, also known as “Letterpress Printing” which is a highly specialized artform that requires mechanical and artistic skill. This allowed me to be quite precise in lining up the many layers the application of ink was consistent. As a result, the colours are rich and highly pigmented, almost painterly in quality.
The buyer will receive a print from the edition (please note, the photo depicts the A/P or artist's proof), each piece in the edition is of the same quality as the A/P.
Gears Reduction Linocut Letterpress Print
Inner Workings
8"W x 10"H
Oil Based Ink on Cotton Rag Paper
Unframed
Limited edition reduction linocut print
I've been exploring the complexities of reduction linocut, a printmaking process that uses only one block to print many layers. The artist starts with a barely carved block and prints a layer of colour, then carves away more of the block and prints the next colour. This process is repeated until all the layers of colour are printed, leaving very little of the original block behind.
Since the layers are permanently removed from the printing block, the edition of prints is limited to the original printing session. If an error occurs, there is a chance that part or all of the work could be ruined. This piece has 3 layers of colour, each layer taking several hours to print all the individual pieces within the edition.
I have printed this work using antique printing equipment, which is a highly specialized artform that requires mechanical and artistic skill. This allowed me to be quite precise in lining up the many layers the application of ink was consistent. As a result, the colours are rich and highly pigmented, almost painterly in quality.
The buyer will receive a print from the edition (please note, the photo depicts the A/P or artist's proof), each piece in the edition is of the same quality as the A/P.
American Robin 5 Layer Linocut Letterpress Print
American Robin
8"W x 10"H
Oil Based Ink on Bee 93lb Super Deluxe Paper
Unframed
Limited edition multi-block linocut print
The image was made by carving a series of linoleum blocks and then printing each colour as a separate pass through a Vandercook SP-15 printing press. Each print is hand pulled and therefore, one of a kind. It was printed using high quality, oil-based ink on Bee Super Deluxe 93lb paper.
The buyer will receive a print from the edition (please note, the photo depicts the A/P or artist's proof), each piece in the edition is of the same quality as the A/P.
Black-Capped Chickadee 5 Layer Linocut Letterpress Print
Black-Capped Chickadee
8"W x 10"H
Oil Based Ink on Bee 93lb Super Deluxe Paper
Unframed
Limited edition multi-block linocut print
The image was made by carving a series of linoleum blocks and then printing each colour as a separate pass through a Vandercook SP-15 printing press. Each print is hand pulled and therefore, one of a kind. It was printed using high quality, oil-based ink on Bee Super Deluxe 93lb paper.
The buyer will receive a print from the edition (please note, the photo depicts the A/P or artist's proof), each piece in the edition is of the same quality as the A/P.
House Wren 5 Layer Linocut Letterpress Print
House Wren
8"W x 10"H
Oil Based Ink on Bee 93lb Super Deluxe Paper
Unframed
Limited edition multi-block linocut print
The image was made by carving a series of linoleum blocks and then printing each colour as a separate pass through a Vandercook SP-15 printing press. Each print is hand pulled and therefore, one of a kind. It was printed using high quality, oil-based ink on Bee Super Deluxe 93lb paper.
The buyer will receive a print from the edition (please note, the photo depicts the A/P or artist's proof), each piece in the edition is of the same quality as the A/P.
Barn Swallow 5 Layer Linocut Letterpress Print
Barn Swallow
8"W x 10"H
Oil Based Ink on Bee 93lb Super Deluxe Paper
Unframed
Limited edition multi-block linocut print
The image was made by carving a series of linoleum blocks and then printing each colour as a separate pass through a Vandercook SP-15 printing press. Each print is hand pulled and therefore, one of a kind. It was printed using high quality, oil-based ink on Bee Super Deluxe 93lb paper.
The buyer will receive a print from the edition (please note, the photo depicts the A/P or artist's proof), each piece in the edition is of the same quality as the A/P.
Leighton in Spring 5 Layer Linocut Letterpress Print
Leighton in Spring
8"W x 10"H
Oil Based Ink on Bee 93lb Super Deluxe Paper
Unframed
Limited edition multi-block linocut print
The image was made by carving a series of linoleum blocks and then printing each colour as a separate pass through a Vandercook SP-15 printing press. Each print is hand pulled and therefore, one of a kind. It was printed using high quality, oil-based ink on Bee Super Deluxe 93lb paper.
The buyer will receive a print from the edition (please note, the photo depicts the A/P or artist's proof), each piece in the edition is of the same quality as the A/P.
Spring Wildflowers 5 Layer Linocut Letterpress Print
Spring Wildflowers
8"W x 10"H
Oil Based Ink on Bee 93lb Super Deluxe Paper
Unframed
Limited edition multi-block linocut print
The image was made by carving a series of linoleum blocks and then printing each colour as a separate pass through a Vandercook SP-15 printing press. Each print is hand pulled and therefore, one of a kind. It was printed using high quality, oil-based ink on Bee Super Deluxe 93lb paper.
The buyer will receive a print from the edition (please note, the photo depicts the A/P or artist's proof), each piece in the edition is of the same quality as the A/P.
Alberta Birds Letterpress Postcard Trio
Alberta Birds
Set of Three Postcards
Multi-Block 2 Layer on Heavy Weigh Card Stock
Letterpress Printed
4 1/4" x 6 1/2" each
Local birds and patterns have always fascinated me and this composition is a highly detailed work that required hours of carving time and very sharp tools.
I have printed this work using antique printing equipment, which is a highly specialized artform that requires mechanical and artistic skill. Multi block prints need to be precisely placed in order for the images to line up correctly. All of my postcards are printed using a Chandler and Price floor model platen press using hand carved linocut blocks and vintage lead type.
The buyer will receive 3 postcards from the open edition (please note, colours might slightly vary).