‘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!)
‘Alert’ - Limited Edition Relief Print
Has this male Starling spotted a chunk of fat ball another bird has missed, or has another starling decided to join his feast?
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]"
The ‘Instruments of Hope’ Series of Relief Prints
How one print became a whole band on the way to helping secure the future of Grassroots Music Venues during the pandemic.
‘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.
‘Red’ - Limited Edition Relief Print
Who doesn’t love a Red Squirrel in its winter coat? I mean, look at those ear tufts!
‘The Prize’ - Limited Edition Relief Print
A little insight into the design and cutting process of ‘The Prize’, my print of a male Pheasant
‘The Catch’ - Limited Edition Relief Print
When I was very young we lived near a fishery. Some of my favourite walks took us around the big lake which was bordered by a long rhododendron alley on one side and overhanging beeches and willows on the other. It was here I first saw the spectacle of Brown Trout leaping from the water to catch the bounty of the Mayfly hatch.
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!