Porthole - Sea Life Linocut Print

This large limited edition original hand burnished linocut print by artist and printmaker Amy Cundall depicts sea life as if through a porthole.

It’s been printed with a bright, beautiful turquoise coloured oil based printing ink onto white paper, so the sea creatures and their intricate design speak for themselves.

Amy Cundall is a self-taught printmaker with a background in Art and Design; she works from her home studio in Stamford, Lincolnshire.

Amy has an intrigue for the natural world and oceanic life is a strong source of inspiration for her work.

“While walking I’m inspired by the shapes, sounds and colours of nature combined with its peacefulness and tranquillity” describes the printmaker.

She is also inspired by vintage scientific illustrations; “there is something so intricate and beautiful about these images and I love flicking through old archival books for inspiration”.

The backgrounds for Amy’s linocut prints are kept plain so that the subjects are striking and she adds further interest to the often simple outlines through experimentation with mark making.

She predominantly works in a bold colour palette of teal and black.

She often illustrates her prints directly onto the block, starting with a simple drawing and using her carving tools to add further detail. She explains; “I find this method encourages me to thoughtfully consider my marks, and for this reason leaves little room for error“. Her finished blocks are then inked up using oil-based ink, and burnished by hand using a printmaking Baren.

Each one of these individually hand printed, limited edition prints is an original work of art and is technically known as an impression.

The prints are supplied ready for framing or with the option of being supplied in a white Perspex fronted frame ready for hanging.

Printed onto smooth acid free printmaking paper, each is titled and signed by the artist.

Limited Edition of 100

Size : Mounted Print 68.7 x 68.7 cm

Size : Framed Print 72.5 x 72.5 cm

Please note: If selecting the framed option delivery is typically 10-14 days as they are framed individually.