Matt Martin, aka Freshmattic, is a printmaker, illustrator, and “general nuisance” based in North Wales, UK. He cuts lino, screenprints, monoprints, paints, draws, and seemingly makes a mess in any format on a whim. His work is influenced by 1960s counter culture, 1970s tough guys, 1980s comics, and 1990s hiphop.…
Back in 2020, when the world shut down due to COVID-19, Pernille Sand, a Danish linocut printmaker, finally had the time to start on a project that had been on her mind for a while; an alphabet made entirely of neon letters. A Danish alphabet that is – 29 letters…
Couleur Aube, aka Marion, has just launched a stunning new collection of linocut prints based around the city of New York – the place that she calls home. Through these new artworks, Marion takes the viewer on a visual journey, immersing them in the iconic Manhattan skyline, leading them through…
Inspired by her love for myths, legends, and folklore, Morag Bassingthwaighte uses her printmaking practice to create stories that take the viewer on adventures. Imagining fantastical elements while walking dogs and listening to the cacophony of birdsong, Morag recently designed an etching titled Rebel for which she invented a young…
“Geometry has had a special place in my heart since I was a child,” begins Germany-based linocut artist Veskor Cassiopeia. He continues; “It’s incredible how shapes and patterns can inspire such awe and wonder”. This is why Veskor has delved into the world of lino printing, as he can combine…
Beth S. Robertson is an artist, educator, and researcher with a passion for using art as a means of communicating and furthering knowledge. In 2005 Beth gained a BA(Hons) in Illustration and Printmaking followed by a Master of Design. Her research focused on how Visual Literacy can help children with…
Steven Soltysik is the face behind Solty Design, where he creates illustrations for the beverage, food, and music industries using traditional linocut techniques. He enjoys working on murals, packaging design, and personal prints, or, simply, anything that you could put an illustration on. Before he started with illustration, Steven graduated…
Currently an HNC student at College, Jacek Ambroszczyk started his creative career back in 2021 when he applied for a place on level ¾ Art & Design. With some background in Photoshop digital manipulation and 3D sculpting, he had a yearning to learn new traditional aspects of art; “I feel…
Casey Williams, otherwise known as Luminoom, is a printmaker and self-taught artist based in Boston, Massachusetts. She primarily creates linoleum block prints, with some mixed media elements, such as watercolour and gold foil accents. Recently, Casey has begun mixing her own inks in order to print in the iridescent hues…
Creativity and artistic expression have held a special place in Sonia, aka Saffron Prints’, heart from a young age, and have played an integral and cherished part of her life’s journey. While pursuing a Bachelor’s in Science, Sonia made sure to carve out time for art, using it as a…
Alexander Valva is the creative mind behind Omamori Prints. In his day job as a food stylist Alex has an eye for aesthetics and details, and through lino printing he can also implement these characteristics. Originally trained as a chef, and having worked as a food stylist for 12 years,…
Laurel Taylor, aka Wilde.Ink, is a multidisciplinary artist based in Taos, New Mexico. At her print studio in Arroyo Seco, NM, just 20 minutes north of Taos, she hand carves imagery inspired by the surrounding nature, wildlife, and the expanses of the mind and spirit. With Wilde.Ink imagery, Laurel creates…
Clare Morgan has been printmaking for over 20 years. She first started to explore print while studying Fine Art at university, and has been obsessed ever since. Having experimented with many processes, Clare’s recent love is linocut printmaking; “I adore the energy in the carved marks and the strength of…
Chris Long is a fine art printmaker and award-winning composer based in Leamington Spa, UK. He graduated from the University of Liverpool with a first class degree in Fine Art and Music, gained a Masters degree in Composition from the University of Newcastle, and more recenlty a PhD from the…
Vivienne Piethe is the maker behind TravedeernArt. As a native coastal child from Lübeck, and now living in the quiet town of Weimar in Thuringia, Vivienne expresses her love of homeland by producing linoleum prints with maritime motifs. “I love the strong and contrasting expression of the lino prints and…
As a printmaker based in Brooklyn, Couleur Aube, aka Marion Decroocq, is constantly inspired by the world around her. Marion’s lino prints are a reflection of her passion for nature and the vibrant cities she has called home, including Hong Kong and New York. Marion works on a variety of…
Brian Mazatl Nicolás-Espinoza is a freelance artist who predominantly practices relief printmaking and illustration. Based in Mechoopda Maidu land (Chico, CA), Brian caters to the metal underground and is a person of indigenous Nahua/Mixteco descent aiming to uplift fellow Native people and history with their work. Brian was born and raised in…
Victoria Yahara is inspired by motherhood, her local Canadian wildlife, and the botanical symbolism of the Victorian language of flowers. These influences are reflected in her linocut series that use flowers to depict different themes including friendship, motherhood, and remembrance. Victoria grew up on little Bowen Island, off the west…
Lewamakes is Leonie Wanke, a self-taught linocut printmaker from Germany. Growing up, Leonie always liked to draw or create things. Once she started university where she studied History and Art History she found herself with less and less time to be creative. When the pandemic hit Leonie gave lino printing…
Once again, we’re stoked to present a collection of linocut artworks from a selection of the talented printmakers in our Official POP community. From commissioned pet portraits, to beautiful landscapes and political typographic pieces, our members have used the medium of lino to bring an array of innovative ideas to…