"Our Cozy Home" is a hand painted linocut from the back cover of 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.

9 x 7.5 inches

Edition of 20

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!