This is my first finished reduction print of 2023. I printed the first peachy coloured layer on Christmas Eve 2022. It’s taken me many weeks to complete the print. I do linocut art around my day job and everyday life, snatching little pockets of time to print when I can. Printing isn’t a full timeContinue reading “A Lesson with a Green Woodpecker”
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My favourite paper
I occasionally get asked about the materials I use for my handprinted reduction prints. My favourite paper is Zerkall, made near the Rur River in Cologne, Germany. It’s heavy enough to take quite a few layers of colour and has a lovely delicate grain that gives my prints a dreamy vintage style that people tendContinue reading “My favourite paper”
New Greeting Cards
I am very pleased with these new greeting cards. They are designs based on some of my most popular prints. I have been a bit cautious to begin with and I’ve just decided to buy cards of three of my designs first, to see how well they sell. I think they look gorgeous. At theContinue reading “New Greeting Cards”
Bedford Flea Market
My second art market at Bedford flea at St Paul’s Square is on Sunday 11 September. There are snazzy new market gazebos there too. Fingers are crossed for good weather but it’s nice to know they have us covered. It’s a busy creative market with a Local Produce section including a grown-not-flown florist, vegan smoothies,Continue reading “Bedford Flea Market”
Etsy Shop Update
Just a quick note to let you know that my Etsy shop has been updated. I have restocked some linocut prints and there are three new reduction prints that are now available to buy for the first time online. ‘Knight’, ‘Happy Hens’ and ‘Blue Vase’ are reduction linocut prints that I made this year. TheyContinue reading “Etsy Shop Update”
Happy Hens
This is my latest reduction linocut print. The print idea, of some countryside chickens, was suggested by my hen loving cousin and titled by her two daughters. She requested a chicken themed print. Usually, I would never do a commission for a linocut, but I made an exception, especially for her. She’s had a badContinue reading “Happy Hens”
Interview with Bedford Flea
On Sunday 10 April I will be trading at my first Bedford flea. Talia and Laura, who organise this amazing market, have been interviewing all the makers. If you want to find out more about me, now is your chance! Here’s a transcript of the mini interview that they have been sharing on their socials.Continue reading “Interview with Bedford Flea”
Bedford Flea
If you live in or close to Bedford, have you ever been to the monthly flea market? It’s on the second Sunday of every month. On Sunday 10 April I will be there selling artwork along with many other very talented local makers and artists. Find us between 10AM – 3PM at St. Paul’s Square,Continue reading “Bedford Flea”
Heart Vase
This is a new reduction linocut of some flowers in a vase. It’s soooo bright and colourful. The photo is quite faithful to how the print appears in real life. I’ve mixed my own pinks and purple rather than using pigment straight from the tube. It was so satisfying to do. These are dry now.Continue reading “Heart Vase”
Fox Linocut
This countryside fox (Vulpes vulpes) design is my latest linocut print and my last print of 2021. It’s in a traditional arts and crafts inspired vintage style. I used burnt sienna ink on cream printer’s paper (zerkhall paper). I call him Hubert the Fox. He’s available to buy from my shop now. The fox wentContinue reading “Fox Linocut”
Folk Style Linocuts By MStraccia Art 