Block Prints
Hand produced original prints designed and executed by Jackie Curtis: Linocuts, woodblock and reduction prints. Some are limited editions.
The linocuts and woodblock may be a single block or could be created from more than one block e.g. Billy
A Reduction print is printed as several layers. The lightest layer is printed first and then more material is cut from the block and another layer applied. There is no going back with a reduction print and you don't know if the image will work until the final layer is applied.
Because prints are individual and hand produced there may be some variation between prints and there can be some waviness which is common with print making. (The ink tightens the fibres of the paper relative to the areas that haven't been inked which may cause the paper to cockle.)
Original art work should be stored in dry conditions and away from direct sunlight. Avoid rapid changes in hummidity
The linocuts and woodblock may be a single block or could be created from more than one block e.g. Billy
A Reduction print is printed as several layers. The lightest layer is printed first and then more material is cut from the block and another layer applied. There is no going back with a reduction print and you don't know if the image will work until the final layer is applied.
Because prints are individual and hand produced there may be some variation between prints and there can be some waviness which is common with print making. (The ink tightens the fibres of the paper relative to the areas that haven't been inked which may cause the paper to cockle.)
Original art work should be stored in dry conditions and away from direct sunlight. Avoid rapid changes in hummidity
Block Prints
Garden Rook
Open Edition Linocut of a rook that visited our garden and stole the fat block.Print is approx 19cm x 25cm plus border no mount - just packaged flat on board
Night Flight Barn Owl
Signed Original Linocut of Barn Owl flying over the Somerset Levels by Jackie Curtis
Damsels and Dragons
Summer walks on the levels observing Dragonflies and Damselflies inspired this woodblock cut from maple full of lovely knots and flaws that had to be woven into the design
Energy of Starlings - Dawn Lift off at Ham Wall
Signed limited edition (24) Linocut A3 in sizeThe lift off of the starlings at Ham Wall is something magical – explosives waves of birds taking off from the reedbeds. This print captures the energy of the lift off contrasted against a background of peace and tranquillity. Glastonbury Tor is in the background
Long Tailed Tits
Small woodblock of Long Tailed Tits feeding on a bird feeder by Jackie Curtis
Flock
Original woodblock print of mixed flock of starlings and fieldfare, taking off from a tree.Block is 15cm x 30cm, signed and mounted to fit a 12” x 18” frame
Starling Murmuration
Starling Murmuration limited edition ash woodblock
Cranes and Lapwings
Cranes and Lapwings from the Somerset Levels - Original limited edition (50) linocut
Starlings - Flight
Small woodblock of starlings in flight, produced after visiting the murmurations over the Somerset Levels by Jackie Curtis
Cormorant Woodblock
Original Cormorant Woodblock print designed and printed by Jackie Curtis.I love watching the cormorants that sit on the pylon alongside Kings Sedgemoor Drain
Exact colour graduation will vary from print to print
The Companions
The Companions an original limited edition linocut of hens and cockerel pecking for food
Elements of the Levels
Linocut by Jackie Curtis featuring elements of the Somerset Levels: King's Sedgemoor Drain; Willows, Teasels and birds found on the levels such as Kingfishers, Swans and Herons, not forgetting Glastonbury Tor that presides over the levels.There are also linocuts available in bright colours (see postcards) and a purple sunset rendition. Please contact me if these are of interest.
Billy
Original signed woodblock print of our sleeping cat BillyThe print uses two blocks one inked in ochre and the other in umber
Fisherman
Fisherman in Gran Canaria loading fishing nets onto a boat. Original Linocut Reduction Print
Buxton Geese
Buxton Geese an original linocut by Jackie Curtis; inspired by the Geese in the garden alongside the Buxton Opera House. I was drawn to the patterns their feather make and the contrast of their dark necks and white throats.
Pecking Order
Pecking Order - Hens rustic linocut by Jackie Curtis.Exact colour may vary as block is inked using two colours.
Can be produced in other colour combinations if required.
Thistles
Wood block reduction print of thistles by Jackie CurtisThese thistles have got to the prickliest I have come across. I found them on a walk on Street Hill and I thought the shapes would make an ideal subject for a print.
The image size is 22.5cm x 13cm, signed below. The print is not mounted.
As is sometimes the case in printmaking there is a cockle in the finished print
Snake
A woodblock print of a snake by Jackie CurtisImage is 18cm x 16cm signed below. It is not mounted
Koi Swimming
Original open edition small woodblock reduction print designed and printed by Jackie CurtisEdition now sold out
Elements of Bridgwater
Linocut featuring characteristic buildings from Bridgwater's townscape by Jackie Curtis: Key landmarks such as the Town Bridge with the Castle Badge; Brick Museum; St Mary's Church and Towers from the Concrete House. Laid out in the form of a Town Sign.Detail of bottom right arch may vary
Ammonites
Linocut by Jackie Curtis based on ammonite fossils from Kilve beach. The colours are inspired by the rust and ochre colours found in the rocks on the beach.Exact colour may vary as the block is inked with two colours.
Rook
Rook - linocut print by Jackie CurtisThis cheeky rook was at Stonehenge waiting for a piece of my pasty
Two Rooks
A reduction linocut of two rooks by Jackie Curtis
Laura Place Bath
Large limited edition (10) linocut of Laura Place, Bath by Jackie Curtis, featuring the buildings that face onto Argyle Street and Great Pulteney Street.Collection from studio only £80.
Framed version in 20" x 24" frame also avalilable
Swan Linocut
Original, open edition, Swan Linocut by Jackie Curtis
Best Foot Forward - Hen
Linocut Hen by Jackie Curtis. Image 19cm x 26cm
Flock - Large Woodblock
Flock flying across the levels with Willow. Large woodblock cut from a sycamore block 90cm long.This is the largest woodblock I have attempted and it maxed out me and my press but has been great fun to produce.
Cormorants and Fish
Large original woodblock of Cormorants and Fish. The woodblock was designed, carved and printed by Jackie Curtis from walnut circa 80cm long