Posts under ‘Black and white linocuts’

This handsome Heron came out well. During the process of stylising the birds they seem to develop very distinct personalities. It was great to try out a range of cutting techniques for the different feathers. image size (w x h) – 115mm x 300mm technique – linocut edition size – proof

January has been a bit of a bird-fest for me – I’ve cut about six bird blocks. The first one was the wonderful Great Crested Grebe. I like the transition from a white background to a black background. Plus it was a good opportunity to cut some stylised patterns. I’ve also cut a matching Mallard [...]

This is the print for the cover of a little alphabet book called ‘Ark Bound Creatures’. The brilliant text is by Nyr Indictor and each page is illustrated with a very simple black and white linocut. image size (w x h) – 212mm x 214mm technique – linocut edition size – 10 paper – Somerset

I’ve just been looking at a book called ‘The African Dream’ about the life and work of John Muafangejo. I am always bowled over by the immediacy and vibrancy of his cuts; lots of appealing black and white shapes and pattern also. I cut this partridge in a pear tree several years ago after discovering [...]

I cut this for my husband, because he is a fungus fiend. Everything in the picture is mushroom-shaped. I think the composition works well. image size (w x h) – 150mm x 300mm technique – linocut edition size – 10 paper – Somerset

I really like this ‘Adam and Eve’  design. The idea was to have two sculptural forms that look as if they are sculpted from two blocks of stone. Appendages from each figure reach across and link the two. image size (w x h) – 150mm x 210mm technique – linocut edition size – 5 paper [...]

This was one of the first blocks where I cut out the black line, rather than cutting the subject in white line. The design started from the three partings at the top. The symmetry of the picture is very satisfying. This image was used by the West Cork women’s project in their newsletter, ‘The West [...]