August-Land

About the artwork

This limited edition lino print was hand printed in black oil-based ink on white acid-free paper from a single carved plate. The edition consists of nine impressions and one artist%u2019s proof; all hand-printed on a press. The decision to work in a single colour was deliberate: using only black ink allowed the landscape to emerge through line, contrast, and texture rather than colour, reinforcing the timeless atmosphere of the work. The image is inspired by the rural agricultural landscape of Monmouthshire, where hedgerows, fields, tracks, and boundary lines lend themselves naturally to strong graphic interpretation. The carving focuses on the directional flow and rhythm of the land, using varied mark making to suggest depth, movement, and structure without tonal variation. The restrained approach gives the print an almost archival quality, reflecting my interest in landscapes shaped gradually over centuries.