This is an original hand carved and hand printed block print. Limited edition of 40 prints.

The Black Cockatoo is one of Australia's most iconic birds. This little guy was based on a male Red-tailed Black Cockatoo.

Linocut and block printing is a form of printmaking referred to as relief printing.
My process in creating a print starts with an illustration. I then transfer the illustration to the block.
The image is carved into the block using specialty carving tools.
The carving process is a detailed and time consuming process, and requires a high level of attention and patience.
The blocks are then inked with archival quality ink and printed on acid free archival quality printmaking paper.

Due to the nature of the handmade process, each print is unique and will have slight variations.

Your print will have four machine cut edges.

Paper Size: 20.3cm x 25.4cm
Image Size: 13cm (W) x 16cm (H) (approx)
Ink: Cranfield Caligo Relief Ink
Paper: Strathmore Printmaking Paper 120gsm

Each print is signed, titled, and numbered in pencil on the front, at the bottom of the paper.

Packaging: Your print will be packaged within a plastic sleeve with backing board. The print will be shipped in a rigid mailer.

Behind the Price Tag: Each of my hand-pulled prints is an original artwork - etched, carved, and printed by hand using traditional printmaking methods. There’s no digital reproduction here, just time, skill, and many quiet hours in the studio. These works are printed in small editions, signed, and made to last. My pricing reflects the labour, materials, and care involved - as well as my goal to make a sustainable living from my creative work. It’s easy to spend without hesitation on mass-produced items. This is something different: slow, personal, and created with intention.

Note: Images shown in frames are mock-ups only and are not an indication of scale and size. Please refer to the measurements given above for correct indication of size. Colours will vary in real life compared to what you see on your screen.

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