Humph _2023Spring Signed by the artist

Signed by the artist

Medium: oil on stretched canvas

A House Sparrow is seen escaping the blissful cats grasp

During this tricky printing method the surface of just one piece of lino is gradually destroyed as the process of cutting and inking takes place

Although each stage of the edition is a complex and time-consuming process it is fascinating seeing the changes made after printing each new colour and the marvel and often astonishment gained after printing the final one

Humph _2023Spring Signed by the artist'Humph' is one of a set of six Limited edition, hand printed reduction relief prints. Their titles are Humph, Sakki, Tilly, Prudence, Matilda and Adam. During this tricky printing method the surface of just one piece of lino is gradually destroyed as the process of cutting and inking takes place. One wrong cut or colour can ruin the design. Add to this the challenge of ensuring that each colour is correctly aligned when you print it and I am sure you