peaches

5x7" - hand printed linocut on BFK Rives, 100% cotton, acid free paper. 

Unframed, shipped in protective wrapping with cardboard backing. 

In the reduction printmaking technique, a single linoleum block is used to create a multi-colored image by printing in stages. After each color is printed, more of the block is carved away, reducing the surface area that holds ink. This process is repeated for each new color layer, and once completed, the block is carved down so much that it can no longer be used to print again.

This means that the prints made during the process are part of a truly limited edition. I can’t go back and create more prints because the block is permanently altered with each stage of carving. As a result, the edition size is decided in advance, and no additional prints can be made once the block is fully carved.

Each piece in a reduction print edition is unique, with variations in ink application and hand-mixing that contribute to the individuality of every print. Once the edition is complete, no more prints of that artwork can ever be produced, making these prints particularly valuable for collectors.