“Headland”

The sea and coast is a constant inspiration to me. I've made quite a few seascape linocuts as part of my landscape art collection. I'm now adding paintings of the sea and coast, too.

Many of my seascape linocuts have been picked out for special mention in art show reviews. My first two sea print editions sold out before I'd had chance to make new seascape lino prints – I've put this right since!

This linocut print was actively developed during its production. Contrary to its appearance, there was little pre-planning involved. This is not so usual now I'm a more practiced printmaker. I was 'winging‑it a bit back then'.

I got away with it because this original print uses multiple lino blocks, one for each ink. That means that a block can be slightly off, or even go entirely wrong without it being a complete disaster for the whole edition.

The resulting seascape print is a highly characterful three block lino print, with much to commend it.

The first ‘key’ lino block was hand inked for each print in the limited edition. The final, third, block added a subtle semi-transparent and graduated layer. This last layer of ink made this original print sparkle - which is not captured by the illustration.