Original Prints

pieces of cut lino

What is an Original Print?  An artist makes an original print as a distinct piece of art.  It is not a copy or reproduction of an existing work.  

There are four main Printmaking processes - Etching, Lithography, Relief Printing (which includes Linocuts and Wood Engraving) and Screenprinting.

The processes of Printmaking are technically demanding and each print takes considerable time to produce, being hand printed using non-mechanical methods.  More complex prints are printed a number of times, depending on the complexity of the design and the colours used.

Prints are generally made in editions and these editions are a fixed number so that the buyer knows how many have been produced. These are then titled, signed and numbered by the artist.

Prints are a wonderfully affordable way to build up an art collection and enjoy original art on your walls.  You can view prints online by Linda Farquharson, Barbara Robertson and Kitty Watt.  We have further prints available by Bob Batchelor, Ilene Erskine, Timothy Greenwood, Ann Ross RSW, Elizabeth Shepherd,  and Evelyn Pottie among others and will add to the range online soon.