Sun Lion (2021)Linocut by Kate Willows

An original limited edition two-block linoprint.

This print is a bright and colourful celebration of the lion and its connection to the sun. I have designed the image so that the lion's mane mimics the rays of the sun.

Once I have designed the image, I transfer it to lino, which I then hand-carve. I print the linoprint in my studio, using a roller press. As each print is individually printed, there may be slight variations in tone and colour.

This print is made using two separate linoblocks, which are each individually inked and printed in different colours. Here I have used orange for the background and red for the lion on Soft White Somerset heavy paper (300gsm). Each print has the title, edition number and my signature hand-written in pencil beneath the image. This edition is limited to 50 prints.

The image size is 28x23cm and the paper size is 38x33cm.

Materials used:

paper and ink

Details:

• Linocut on Paper
• From a limited edition of 50
• Size: 38 x 33 x 1cm (unframed) / 28 x 23cm (actual image size)
• Signed and numbered on the front
• Style: Illustrative
• Subject: Animals and birds

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