lichen reduction linoleum print

This print was inspired by my love of microscopic marine life (including radiolarians and volvox) and lichens.

This print has torn and deckled edges, is on a lightweight printmaking paper with slight ridges, and is approximately 8x8 inches (20x20 cm). There is no white border, the image extends to the edge of the print. The print is signed, numbered, dated, and titled on the back. It is a limited edition of 21 prints with 1 AP. Its title is “Teloschistes chrysopthalmus and immobile Volvox.” I have a love of science, in addition to my love of art, so I always love the times I bring the two together. Because I like to make each print slightly different, they vary when it comes to ink amounts. Some have slightly more ink, and some have slightly less. The one pictured is average. Each and every one is beautiful. If you have a preference, you may indicate your preference below.

You will receive this print in a plastic sleeve with care tag affixed in a bend-proof mailer.

Linoleum reduction prints are made by cutting part of the block to make the first color, then more to make the second color, etc. This print went through the Vandercook letterpress 5 times, with a different color of ink each time. I played with yellow and red inks, mixing them to make different shades of orange and red. One color layer is very subtle, between the large red circle and the red-orange edge circle with lines radiating. You can see the sheen of it on the original.

To care for your print, keep it away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture. Always use a mat or spacers when framing to keep the print away from the glass. As with any print, placing the image directly against the glass can result in some image transfer onto the glass, fatally damaging the print.

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