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My attempt at this week’s #printersolstice prompt ‘it’s all in the details’. Which is ironic considering I kinda rushed this one and didn’t spend much time worrying about the details like I usually do! It’s of my favourite bit of our house (photo earlier in the grid). I might carry on playing with this one at the weekend, as I fancy a bit of a delve into the world of reduction printing which I’ve not really ever done. Any tips?! . . . @follysomeprints @linocaveprints @speedball_art @im_printed #linoprint #linocut #printmaker #reliefprint #linocut #printmaking #printmaker #linoprinting #linocutprint #printmakersofinstagram #blockprint #lino #linogravure #handcarved #handprinted #blockprinting #reliefprint #linoleumprint #linocuts #linocutting #itsallinthedetails #shelfie #bathartist

I thought I’d try something a bit different for #printersolstice prompt #colorstory. I used to do doodles like this all the time and thought I’d try and see what it would be like as a print with two plates. I don’t often use the ink transparency as part of the print (I think the Christmas ribbon I did a year ago was the last time) but I find it really interesting to experiment with and make an intentional part of the design. #printersolstice #colourstory #printmaker #printmakersofinstagram #linoprint #linocut #linocutprint #reliefprint #printisntdead #bathartist @follysomeprints @linocaveprints @speedball_art @im_printed

It’s taken me all week but here’s my submission for #printersolstice prompt #crystallization. I bloody love this honey. I get one every couple of weeks from @harvest_bath. It’s the most amazingly floral honey, and so lovely went it goes all crystallised 😍😍 yum yum yum! Anyway.... swipe if you fancy seeing some of the process behind my prints. 1. Photo of the yummy honey 2. Draw it on the iPad 3. Print the drawing and trace with pencil (one plate for each colour) 4. Turn the tracing paper over face down onto the lino and rub so the pencil transfers to the Lino. Go over it all with a pen 5. Start carving! 6. Print! Et voilà! @follysomeprints @linocaveprints @speedball_art @im_printed #linoprint #linocut #printmaker #reliefprint #linocut #printmaking #printmaker #linoprinting #linocutprint #printmakersofinstagram #blockprint #lino #linogravure #handcarved #handprinted #blockprinting #reliefprint #linoleumprint #linocuts #linocutting #buy local

Really enjoying carving this one for #printersolstice. Can’t wait to print it!! The prompt was #crystalised. Can you work out what it is? #linoprint #lino #linocut #printmaker #print #printmakersofinstagram #bathartist #printisntdead #get_imprinted #reliefprint #linoprinter 🐝

The theme this week for the #printersolstice is ‘new beginnings’. This print is from a drawing I did back in December of some delicious mushrooms from @thegrowingupproject. It needed its beginning. I’m loving carving again. People talk about having mindfulness, and I think carving gives me this. You can’t rush through it, and little mark has to be thought out and carved slowly. It’s very therapeutic. #printersolstice #newbeginnings #linoprint #lino #linocut #mushrooms #reliefprint #printisntdead #print #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #printmaker #bathartist (am I meant to tag @follysomeprints, @linocaveprints, @speedball_art and @im_printed?? 🤷🏼‍♀️

In-between migraines I’ve started carving my attempt for #printersolstice. The prompt this week is #newbeginnings and I’ve made a new beginning to a print I’ve wanted to start for ages. Might not be finished for tomorrow though. #linoprint #lino #reliefprinting #printmaker #printmaking #printing #print #linocut #printisntdead #bathartist #get_imprinted #mushrooms

What a year 2019 was! I got married to my best friend @arichmondartist, I did lots of crafting (mainly for the wedding) and generally had a lovely time. In 2020 I want to do more printing, see friends more, and not stress so much about the small stuff.

I found out about @follysomeprints’ and @linocaveprints’ brilliant #printersolstice earlier today, and just had to take part. It’s a bit like #inktober challenge but slightly less intense for print makers as there is a prompt word just once a week. This week’s prompt was Noir, and although this was going to be more in the film noir style with lots of black... after a lot of self doubt, a couple of different versions, and a bit of a shuv from my husband, it evolved into a self portrait. #linoprint #reliefprint #linocut #bathartist #bristolartist #printmakersofinstagram #printisntdead #artistsofinstagram #selfie #selfportrait #print #lino

This is where I do all my printing, on the dining room table using my fantastic @wood_zilla press. There’s no big studio here. I painted the wall back in the summer and I now love this space so much. I actually got my real camera out and finally took an actual photo, which I haven’t done for ages! Print of mine and @arichmondartist’s wedding date printed by @typetomdotcom. #printmaker #linoprint #printmaking #reliefprint #whereiwork #printisntdead #print #linocut #lino #printersofinstagram #bathartist #mydesk #shelfiesunday #shelfie

I made this cute little stamp for @jennywrenscrafts to stamp on the back of her wonderful crafts 😊 #stampmaking #printmaker #printmaking #stamp #speedycarve #reliefprint #bathartist #artistsofinstagram

Another festive themed print! A larger version of the wrapping paper one I did the other day. I’ve been trying out speedycarve, and it’s ok - speedy - but I miss the resistance of grey lino, and it’s much better for the environment anyway. This year has been so busy, I have accidentally neglected my print making, but hopefully slowly getting back into it. A slightly early New Years resolution is to make more time for printing. #bathartist #printmaker #printmaking #linoprint #speedycarve #stampmaking #artistsofinstagram #reliefprint #get_imprinted #print #carvedecember #christmas

I’ve been in such a creative rut recently and it’s been really getting to me, but tonight I finally actually did some carving. I mean, it’s not my finest work, but it’s helped find some of my festive spirit too as it was for this year’s homemade wrapping paper 🎄🎄🎄 #printmaker #printer #stampmaking #printisntdead #christmas #homemade #bathartist #kirstieshandmadechristmas #crafting #speedycarve #foundmyfestivespirit #carvedecember #carvedecember2019

Just got back from a lovely, relaxing weekend down in Devon with @arichmondartist. Visited the always wonderful @shaldonzoo to see their beautiful animals and had lots of walks in the sea air. Back to reality tomorrow. #visitdevon #devon #shaldonzoo #shaldon #frogs #frog #wildlife #conservation #nesscove #nessbeach #exmouth

I treated myself to a little Gelliplate from @handprinteduk. So much fun to play with! #gelliplate #gelliprint #gelliprinting #monoprint #monochrome #printing #printmaker #artistsofinstagram #bathartist #experimenting #playing #gelliarts #gelli #gelli #print #printisntdead

This was a quick test print I did earlier in the year. At the time I didn’t like it all, but I think it’s grown on me! Might have to try and properly print it again. I’m planning to print my Christmas cards tomorrow as I have a day off. Bliss! #lino #linoprint #linoleumprint #linocutprint #linocut #printmaker #printmaking #printing #printisntdead #bathartist #bathartists #reliefprint

Thought I’d try my hand at hand-colouring a linoprint for my mums birthday next week, think it turned out ok! I used some very, very old pink ink that came from a ‘learn to do’ calligraphy set I had when I was a child. #lino #linoprint #reliefprint #blockprinting #printmaker #get_imprinted #printisntdead #bathartist #linocut #printmakersofinstagram #linoleumprint

The craft room might not be much tidier than when I started, but I finally got lots of my favourite pictures up on the wall! My favourite is from my hen do when @booloulewdesign taught some of my nearest and dearest how to make their own stamp. There’s a gorgeous @flintkat print front and centre that I got from a @im_printed print exchange, a fabulous alien painting by @wynnworx (which is techinically @_alicerichmond_’s but I’m borrowing it!), a @bengoodman87 card that I got from the @bvstudiosbristol openday, same day I got the @vlwillmott postcard. I also put up my @meticulousink copperplate guide so it’s always infront of me when I need it, and also one of their cards which is ‘practically perfect in every way’. There’s also a couple of my own creations a long with little bits and pieces I’ve collected along the way - Tom the Troll from when I was a kid, a cork and some finger puppets from when me and @arichmondartist got engaged, Lego robots from a card he gave me and a dried flower from my wedding bouquet. If I was less sentimental about stuff, our house might be more minimalistic... #shelfie #myworkspace #whereiwork #bathartist #linoprint #artistsofinstagram

🎃🎃My two pumpkins for this year. Next stop Christmas!!! 🎃🎃 with thanks to the hubby @arichmondartist for the initial skull drawing 💀 #halloween #pumpkincarving #pumpkin #halloweenii #halloween2 #linoprint #linotools #printmaker #turnedpumpkincarver #carving #spookybitch #spooky #skull #bathartist

I also properly printed this one that I carved last night. I’ve been struggling to get back into being creative after being so busy. It felt good to have a little doodle on lino again. It’s based on the wonderful ceiling we were lucky enough to see on a mini tour of @thegrapesbath. If you’re based in Bath and haven’t gone to see the newly refurbished pub, do! #printmaker #print #lino #linoprint #get_imprinted #printmaking #reliefprint #printing #printmaking #printisntdead #bathartist #cityofbath

I made this little lino a while ago, but have been really rubbish at getting a print over to the gorgeous model @stellasqueaks. So I’ve done a little mini reprint of this gorgeous furbaby. I’ll drop it in next week @kingrach 🐱 #printmaker #linoprint #reliefprint #blockprint #animalsofinstagram #catsofinstagram #petportrait #furbaby #lino #printing #printisntdead #get_imprinted #etsy #bathartist #handmade #girlswhomake

Handmade cards at the Hub!

Posted by tweeny on September 25, 2017 · Leave a Comment

I’m really excited to have a few of my designs for sale through the Above & Beyond charity in Bristol. At the moment there are 8 different designs available in the Fundraising Hub at the Welcome Centre of the Bristol Royal Infimary (BRI) (more designs to come!) and money from each one sold goes to the charity. … Continue reading →

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