Brown Hares - original handmade woodblock print

Name: Brown Hares - original handmade woodblock print
Brand: Claire Cameron-Smith Prints
Price: 55.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£55.00 GBP

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A collaborative print demonstrating love and shared passions.

This original woodblock print of a pair of hares is based on a simple line drawing by my husband Ian. He's a furniture maker, and so our creative endeavours are both centred on wood.

When we lived out of town, it was a common occurrence to spot hares in the fields on the way to and from work, but we never tired of catching sight of these special creatures. Rather than using one of my many photos of hares however, I asked Ian to draw me a design that I could then turn into a print.

The resulting print has been created in layers, as I wanted to intensify the ink colour in the parts where the two hares overlap. In my eyes, the deeper colour in these areas signifies the cherished shared existence that grows within a loving relationship between two separate beings.

I've used the cherry blocks I carved for this design to create four different hare prints over time, but this was the first one. I created and carved a special seal to emboss into the corner of every hare print to mark the collaborative effort involved in its making.

Available mounted in a 10" × 10" format.

What makes this one special?

Hand-printed from carved cherry wood blocks, with each colour built up in layers
Printed as an open edition on smooth ivory Zerkall paper, embossed with seal
Presented in a 10" × 10" double bevel-cut mount, ready to frame
Each printed individually, with subtle variations

Further Details

Is this an original, or a reproduction print?

This is a hand-made original woodblock print, meticulously crafted by me in my Kirkcudbright studio. I carved the design into blocks of wood and printed from those blocks onto printmaking paper with archival pigment inks to create this keepsake artwork.

How big is it?

If you're buying an unframed print the size refers to the overall size of the mount.

If you're choosing the framed version, the size refers to the overall frame size, which is larger due to the width of the frame moulding.

What type of paper is it printed on?

The paper for this print is Zerkall printmaking paper - a smooth paper with a warm, creamy tone. The inks are water-based pigment inks of archival quality for longevity.

Does it come with the mount?

The bespoke double bevel-cut mount is included in both the unframed and framed versions.

How is it packed for posting?

Unframed prints are sent in a protective sleeve within a rigid cardboard mailing envelope.

Framed prints are packaged with protective bubble and/or cardboard for safe transit.

Is the packaging eco friendly?

All packaging is as environmentally friendly as possible, and can be reused or recycled.

What are the delivery costs and timescales?

No extra shipping costs are added at check out - the price you see includes packaging and postage. Hand-made prints are created, mounted and framed in my studio. For unframed pieces, the delivery time is generally within 1 week as these are usually in stock, ready to send out to you. Please note that framed versions may not be immediately available, so could take upto 2-3 weeks to arrive. I will be in touch to advise of a delivery timescale once you've placed your order.