‘English Bulldog’ open edition relief print now available
A handsome English Bulldog relief print is now available.
‘Patterdale Terrier’ open edition relief print now available
Do you know and love a Patterdale Terrier? They’re an irresistible force of nature so this was a fun commission.
‘Muzzle Nuzzle’ open edition relief print now available
Ahh, the feel of warm horsey breath on an outstretched palm followed by bristley whiskers and finally warm velvety nose (usually seeking carrots!)
A close-up look at the texture of a relief printing block
Usually a plate looks pretty bad once it’s been cleaned a few times but the plate for ‘The Listening Post’ looks like the oxidised metal of a bronze sculpture.
Jazz Hands! (Or how I keep your prints oil-free)
This post is brought to you through the medium of expressive mime…
Best Ever Testimonial
I received a handwritten note from my youngest collector that reads, "Thank you for the lovely otter picter [sic]. It is so adorable I also really [pen colour changes] liked the card it was so funny (I have changed pen) do you like my — [drawing of a cetacean with "whale" written inside it] or dolphin [nineteen X for kisses] Loads of love frome [sic]"
‘Six Geese NOT Laying’ - Two Colour Relief Print Christmas Card Design
Six cantankerous geese decidedly NOT laying are providing donations to the Trussell Trust (Food Bank).
‘The Brace’ - Limited Edition Relief Print
A linocut relief print of a pair of Mallard ducks resting in a patch of grass with plantain leaves and daisies which are in full flower.
The Making of... Louise Barr, Printmaker
As a child, I spent a lot of time out in the countryside watching the ever-changing cast of characters who appeared as the seasons changed. Here are some of those characters. You may recognise a few!