Marlene

For my grandma, Marlene, and my daughter, Marla.

Handprinted, original, reduction linocut print with 8 layers. Limited edition of 21 prints.

Printed in a range of rose pink tones and deep, scarlet reds with a watercolour blue background.

The print is made by hand carving the design into a linoleum block using traditional Japanese printmaking tools, loading oil-based ink onto the block and taking an impression onto paper by passing it through an etching press. Reduction linocut prints are extra special because each layer has more of the linoleum block carved away before the next inking. This allows the artist to build up layers of different tones and colours and also means that once the prints are all sold, they can never be reprinted.

The paper is heavyweight, natural coloured Fabriano printmaking paper.

Each print is editioned and signed as part of a limited edition run of twenty-one prints. Once they're sold, this piece can never be re-printed.

This piece was created and designed by me, printmaker Sophia Luna, in my home studio in the historical, walled city of York.

Approximate Sizes:
Print: 5x5 inches (12.7 x 12.7 cm)
Paper: 6x6 inches (15.2 x 15.2 cm)

Please bear in mind that all colours are hand-mixed and each piece is printed and painted by hand. Each print will therefore vary slightly in colour and size. No two prints are the same!

All prints are posted in heavy duty parcel tubes/envelopes to ensure they are protected throughout transport.

I offer free second class postage as standard however, I would always recommend upgrading to tracked postage if you can. This is especially true for international orders. Unfortunately, Royal Mail often suffers delays and tracked postage offers peace of mind and security. I hope to offer this service for free in the future but for now my focus is on keeping prices as affordable as possible.

Tracked delivery is offered as standard on my website; sophialunadesigns.com as processing fees are significantly reduced there. There is also a greater selection of work.

If you’d like to see the process behind creating my work or see what I'm working on, check out my instagram https://instagram.com/sophialunadesigns

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