Prints by the Bay is the printmaking practice of Nicole Purdie, an illustrator and printmaker from Dorset. She trained in Illustration at the Arts University Bournemouth, spending several years after graduating in 2007 creating murals and art for live events and festivals. Nicole started experimenting with the linocut technique back in 2019, and quickly fell in love with the process.
“Lincout is a very handmade and traditional method; unlike modern digital illustration styles, one can really feel the connection between artist and image by seeing and responding to the mark making and imagery. As an illustrative medium it perfectly suits strong visual narratives and storytelling, which are key to driving my work in print.”
Nicole’s work examines connections between people and place; often dealing with the female experience, her prints explore women’s place in society both historically and presently. Much of her work addresses ideas of nature, climate, and the human connection we have to our environment. By using a strong narrative and unique visual language in her designs, Nicole is able to present ideas in a clear and engaging way for her audience.
The printmaker creates all her print work in her home studio, printing with a Gunning etching press, a recent investment to her equipment which has transformed the way she works.
Nicole has many projects in the pipeline for 2021: personal print work which she creates to sell via her online shop, commissioned illustration work for clients, and several exhibitions planned for later this year.
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