Wild Garlic botanical woodblock - original handmade print

Name: Wild Garlic botanical woodblock - original handmade print
Brand: Claire Cameron-Smith Prints
Price: 75.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£75.00 GBP

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This hand-carved and printed design of wild garlic flowers was inspired by the sense of freshness these blooms bring.

Wild garlic grows in abundance along the country roads around Kirkcudbright each spring, beginning with a carpet of green leaves before the flowers burst into spheres made up of tiny white star-like blooms. It always seems to me like these delicate miniature fireworks are a celebration of the passing of winter, and I love how they bring an uplifting energy to the countryside at this time of year.

Closer inspection of the print reveals the embossing of the petals, and also the visible fibres of this white Tosa-shi paper that glisten when they catch the light. These details add a textural dimension that is made possible due to the handcrafted nature of the piece, and add life to the print. The design gently echoes the feeling of renewal that the flowers themselves bring.

Each print is made using woodblock techniques, printing in layers of colour to gradually build the image.

With a double bevel cut mount chosen to complement the colours within the design, this handcrafted print is ready to frame at 7" x 10".

What makes this one special?

A botanical study - featuring wild garlic flowers.
Embossed petals - adding a delicate texture and depth
Hand-carved and printed - with slight variations that make each one unique

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 soft, fluffy Japanese paper with archival pigment inks to create this keepsake artwork - make it yours to treasure for years to come.

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 a framed print, the size refers to the glass size. The width of the frame moulding will add a couple of centimetres each way to the final dimensions.

What type of paper is it printed on?

The paper for this print is Japanese Tosa-shi - a beautifully soft, fluffy white paper with visible fibres that glisten when they catch the light. The inks are water-based pigment inks of archival quality for longevity.

Does it come with the mount?

The double bevel-cut mount is included.

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 is the price you pay. 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.