He swam and flew and swam some more,
Until he couldn’t see the shore.
—from Alaska is for the Birds! by Susan Ewing
Born for a Life at Sea
"Born for a Life at Sea" is a hand painted linocut from the children's picture book Alaska is for the Birds! The book features playful, science-based poems, and was created to inspire a new generation of young bird lovers.
11 x 9 inches
Edition of 30
Sizes listed are of the linocut images themselves; I leave an additional white border of paper on all sides.
My linocuts are printed on cotton rag paper the old-fashioned way: I carve with knives and gouges to create my imagery in slabs of linoleum. Then I roll ink over the surface, lay cotton paper on top, and crank the block through my etching press. I repeat this process for each impression in the edition, which means: If an image is in an edition of 40, I do this 40 times! After the prints dry, I generally hand-paint them, often with many layers of color, making each print a unique work of art.
Most linocuts are shipped within the week they are ordered. I keep a modest inventory of editions in my flat file and in some occassions I will need to print the block, dry, and paint it. In this event, allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
I will send you a note after receiving your order and let you know when to expect it. If your linocut is for a gift, I do my best to expedite!
