I especially like this tree of life, a symbol that’s always been meaningful for me. I like the contrast between the very simple, stylized design of the tree, and all the exuberant details. Notice the variety of leaves and fruits and flowers: grapes, acorns, lemons, peas, strawberries, pomegranates… The birds, on the other hand, are all much more similar. I like how the background space within the tree is filled with an even speckled pattern.
And here are some more printmakers for the letter F:
[Pictures: Tree of Life, linocut print by Linda M Farquharson;
Flower Power, reduction linocut print by Farquharson (Images from Linocut.co).]
A-Z Challenge, all posts for the letter F
A-Z Challenge, all posts for the letter F
4 comments:
That tree of life looks strangely like an embroidery from here. And I do love the vibrant colour print. No, you're right, no point trying to work out how she did it. Just enjoy!
I am a printmaker but I have never done a reduction print and I am just going to enjoy this print, although I may try my hand at one after April.
Finding Eliza
If you're interested in reduction prints, try searching on the term in the sidebar to the right. I've done several posts on reduction prints, including my own (very simple) ones, and some step-by-step instructions.
Interesting pieces of art for this non-printmaker to just enjoy. Thank you for sharing them.
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