Artwork description:

Beach Umbrellas - Tropical Escape Reduction Linocut Print

Escape to a sun-soaked paradise with this evocative beach art print that captures the simple pleasure of finding shade on a perfect day. Born from dreams of warmth during a cold English winter, this piece transports you to that ideal spot where palm trees rustle gently and the promise of relaxation awaits beneath a welcoming beach umbrella.

Tropical Daydream Made Real
This tropical artwork embodies the universal longing for escape, transforming winter daydreams into a vibrant visual experience. The composition invites you to imagine the heat of blazing sun, the sound of gentle waves, and the cool refuge of shade - perhaps with a cocktail in hand. The artist's personal connection to this fantasy of warmth brings authenticity to every hand-carved detail.

Traditional Reduction Linocut Process
Created using the demanding reduction linocut technique, this handmade print required multiple carving and printing stages to achieve its final form. Each color layer was carefully planned and executed in sequence, with the artist removing portions of the linoleum block after each printing to build up the complex color palette. The process ensures each print is completely unique.

Full-Bleed Printing
This edge-to-edge print maximizes visual impact by extending the image to all borders of the paper, creating an immersive viewing experience. The absence of white borders draws you directly into the scene, though mounting can add traditional framing borders when desired.

Materials & Specifications

Medium: Multi-color reduction linocut
Inks: Oil-based Caligo artist inks
Paper: Italian Fabriano Rosaspina
Print dimensions: 59cm x 42cm (edge-to-edge)
Format: Full-bleed print, no white borders
Edition: Unique original, unreproduceable

Perfect for those seeking tropical decor or beach-themed art that brings year-round warmth to any space.

Materials used:

lino, cutting tools, roller, inks, printing press, paper

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