April 23, 2012
Woodblock animal illustrations by Holly Meade
Holly Meade combines life as a printmaker and studio owner with a successful career in both illustrating and writing children’s picture books. … more >
March 27, 2012
Drowning houses
Linocuts are hard work, but worth it. – oh so, so worth it. That fresh, gleaming inky print is worth the RSI, … more >
October 18, 2011
‘Floral’ adventures in linocut
Making a quick diversion into printmaking: here’s a recent attempt at a nature print. The prints weren’t terribly successful but it was fun to try a different subject … more >
July 6, 2011
Hnizdovsky animal wood and linocuts
By lucky chance I found these beautiful woodcuts and linocuts by Jacques Hnizdovsky at theanimalarium blogspot. … more >
June 15, 2011
Wild cows
A while ago I decided to try my hand at making linocuts. The original aim was to produce illustrations for “The Three Billy Goats Gruff”, which I then hoped to turn into a little hand-crafted book for my sons. When I saw the lovely results of even the simplest linocut … more >
May 30, 2011
Billy Goats Gruff – 1
My children love the Three Billy Goats Gruff. There’s the trip-trapping, the roaring troll and the iconic butting scene. It’s great fun to act out, and enjoyably scary – as the goats just escape being gobbled up. … more >
Sketchbook on Flickr
