Tuesday 1 May 2012

Postcards from Japan


Recently, i was very kindly given some beautiful paper and a pack of postcards from Japan. I was inspired by  beautiful Japanese patterns and textiles to produce the large kimono print for the delicate handmade paper, but i also wanted to be able to produce a series of similar smaller prints for the postcards. I thought it would be nice to carve small individual lino panels and put them together like patchwork.  The result is a very small run of three different designs, all hand printed.




Pleased with the smaller prints, i then printed some larger design combinations on A4 paper. Better photos to come soon, when the sun comes out! Amanda x







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14 comments:

  1. Inkyprints1 May 2012 at 06:21

    I love the design combinations and colour palette. Lovely.

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  2. Jennifer Tetlow1 May 2012 at 07:15

    You're very clever! Such a strong printerly style - they always make me feel happy.

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  3. Celia Hart1 May 2012 at 07:34

    I like your clever patchwork idea - it would make super gift wrap.

    Celia
    x

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  4. caprejan1 May 2012 at 08:01

    Its been a long time since I've done any printmaking, you have inspired me so much. I have promised myself that this week I am going to get out my lino and tools. thank you

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  5. Tom Sarmo1 May 2012 at 08:10

    Wow--these stunned me! Awesomely beautiful!

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  6. Gina1 May 2012 at 10:27

    They are beautiful Amanda

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  7. Mangle Prints2 May 2012 at 02:58

    Thanks everyone- i'm a little fustrated with the weather at the moment, not a lot of good light for decent pictures-everything's coming out a little grey : (, but hey ho- we do need the rain!
    @ Caprejan- i'm so pleased you feel inspired to print again, that's wonderful : )
    @Inkyprints- hello and welcome to the blog, it's really lovely to see you here, thanks for dropping by. Amanda x

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  8. Marie Vickers Art2 May 2012 at 06:21

    I absolutely adore your print style, and these are no exception! Beautiful work :))

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  9. Linda Nevill2 May 2012 at 09:16

    Beautiful prints!

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  10. A Deegan2 May 2012 at 13:18

    so beautiful and elegant :)

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  11. Anna3 May 2012 at 07:32

    What an inspiration the Japanese paper has been!Your prints are charming.

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  12. Rainbow Vintage Home4 May 2012 at 05:18

    These are beautiful. I love Japanese designs, I went there a few years ago when my sister was living there, I was like a kid in a sweet shop. Have just found your blog via littlegreenshed, love your work! :)Rachel x

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  13. Suze5 May 2012 at 10:09

    Dear Amanda...more beautiful prints. I adore your art, such detail and talent, and how wonderful to have such a gift to inspire.

    We must catch up. :)

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  14. Mangle Prints11 May 2012 at 05:11

    Hi Suze, Thankyou : ) Hope the craft fair at Thornham went well over the weekend? Sorry we couldn't make it along. We must catch up soon x

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