Jane Walker's Jazzy Linocuts

Bottles and Pears

Jane Walker is a super-talented printmaker who caught my eye on Twitter.

Her bio line there says, "Still chasing that elusive perfect linocut."

Well, Jane, I believe the chase is over.

Jane's still life linocuts are nothing short of stunning.

Graphic patterns, color choices that are deep and rich,

and hints of mid-century design

combine to give impact and wow-factor.

Stormy Sky

Lemon and Moon

Tulips and Stripes

Grapes

Eardley Pot and Plums

Snowdrops and Pomegranate

More of Jane's work here:

Website

Twitter

Vanessa Lubach's Terrific Linocuts

Vanessa Lubach, of the UK, has a particular talent for linocut.

Take note of the overlapping tree branches and the fur of the squirrel. 

When the many steps in the process of creating a linocut print are 

realized and appreciated, one sees that her detailed artistry is truly outstanding!

Sketching, cutting the linoleum, printing each color.

The results make a lengthy process well worth it!

Well done, Vanessa!

Find more of Vanessa's work here:

Website

Etsy

Facebook

Instagram

Images used with direct permission from Vanessa Lubach.

Seeds of Faith's Christian Scripture Art - For Men

Savannah Hernandez, of Riverside, California, 

sells Christian art through her business, Seeds of Faith.

She "plants God's Word one print at a time,"

and offers them as digital downloads and on mugs as well.

Although there are many examples of her work that I could show you,

I've decided to feature selections that are geared more toward the guys.

So often Scripture art is fussy and flowery. Lovely, yes, but often too feminine.

Here are my favorites that are more suitable for men's homes or offices.

Consider these, too, for any decor that's less frilly and more tailored.

Here's where you can find Seeds of Faith~

Website

Etsy

Facebook

Instagram

Images used with direct permission from Savannah Hernandez.

Lovin' Lisa VanMeter's Prints!

Lisa VanMeter, of Indianapolis, Indiana, creates spectacular handmade prints.

She does original work with linocut, woodblock and screen printing.

The processes involved are detailed and time consuming,

but the beautiful results are well worth every minute!

I'm showing off some of my favorites. Enjoy!

The pieces above and below are screenprints: Fall Marigolds and Aspen Forest.

The following two are woodblock prints: Sunflower Blooms and Beachcomber.

These are linocut prints, each with a photo in process.
Aspens

Orange Cosmos

Test the Waters

Find more of Lisa's work here:
Website
Etsy


Images used with direct permission from Lisa VanMeter.

Bees? ... Please!

Mary Kate McDevitt

I've long been attracted to bees. (Just hoping they're not too attracted to me.)
The magnificent architecture of the honeycomb and hive.
The hierarchy of their lives from the royal queen down to those ever-busy workers.
Not to mention the delicious honey, which I adore in my tea!

Here's a great quote:
Draw honey out of the comb of Scripture and live on its sweetness. 
~Charles Spurgeon 

I had a wonderful opportunity to visit a beekeeper & see his honey bees.
You can see my photos and read the post: My Honeybee Adventure!

I also like bee art: patterns, prints and the bee motif on anything and everything.
I have a board on Pinterest called "Bumblebees, Honeybees" that you can check out.

Enjoy this gathering of bees!

roadsiderose

Croworks

Walter Inglis Anderson

DeepColouredWater

A ceramic tile from the Moravian Tile Works in Bucks County, PA.
See my blog post on this wonderful place -here.

Hester Margetson

Bridget Henry

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Live Art Gallery Fabrics

Andreas Preis

And finally, sage advice from a honey bee~

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