The Raven King (2025) Collagraphs by Mariann Johansen-Ellis

I think it is because of my Scandi heritage that I am so fascinated by Ravens, mysterious messengers for the mythology god, Odin.

A collagraph, means that I have on a piece of cardboard, made cuts, removed the first layer of cardboard to create mid tones, cut a bit deeper and removed more of the layers to get the really dark blacks, where I want light colors, I have added lacquer so I can clean that area really well, all this is time consuming. When I have done my cutting, the plate needs to be lacquered, in Because of the fragility of the cardboard plate, I get very few prints, in my mind that makes it more fun for me, it is a very creative way of making prints and you will see more of them in the future.
I have printed 6 Ravens, and that is it, they all come with small difference one to the other, I hope you will treasure this as part of the handmade process.

I have signed, titled and numbered each print.

The beautiful warm white paper measures 27" x 19" (68 cm x 48 cm )
and the actual printed area measures 19" x 16" (58 cm x 38 cm )
The print is striking and can frame large if you wish to make a statement piece.

I ship from Denmark, with many years experience in packing my art so it arrives safely, see my many happy reviews.
Thank you for looking, Welcome back, Mariann

Materials used:

cardboard, inks, lacquer, printmaking press

Details:

• Collagraphs on Paper
• From a limited edition of 6
• Size: 68.58 x 48.26cm (unframed) / 48.26 x 40.64cm (actual image size)
• Signed and numbered on the front
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: Animals and birds
• Hurry, only 1 left in stock

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