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@vivanz.bsky.social

Lives in Aotearoa New Zealand. Retired after 25 years as educator. Proud mum & granny. Donkey and Whippet companion. Enthusiasms include knitting and reading (preferably at same time), growing native trees and veggies. A little obsessed with linoprinting.

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Good job …welcome to linocut printing … it’s addictive!

31.01.2026 00:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Print featuring a plant with dark green speared leaves and blue and yellow flowers against a white background

Print featuring a plant with dark green speared leaves and blue and yellow flowers against a white background

'Running Iris' linocut by Australian printmaker Rachel Newling #WomensArt

30.01.2026 06:49 β€” πŸ‘ 707    πŸ” 110    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 4

#linocut

31.01.2026 00:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Linoprinted t shirt with image of β€˜shield maiden’

Linoprinted t shirt with image of β€˜shield maiden’

Lino cut printed t shirt with image of β€˜wolf man’

Lino cut printed t shirt with image of β€˜wolf man’

Lino print t shirt with image of β€˜ankle puller’

Lino print t shirt with image of β€˜ankle puller’

I tried something new recently - #linoprint on tshirts. Made for my niece and nephews, the designs are interpretations of the meanings of their given names. Enjoyed creating something so personalised for 3 special people. Would like to explore this idea more. #printmaking #linoprinting #handmade

31.01.2026 00:32 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hugo Henneberg, (1863-1918)
The Blue Lagoon, linocut, 1904

29.01.2026 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 228    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Martin Trufitt-Baker.
Winter Pinecone. #Linocut

28.11.2025 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 58    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
a two layers linocut: a goat tethered by the river at sunset. The background is a peach-to-pink gradient, with the main subject rendered in a single shade of brown; white sun and lights are the color of the paper.

a two layers linocut: a goat tethered by the river at sunset. The background is a peach-to-pink gradient, with the main subject rendered in a single shade of brown; white sun and lights are the color of the paper.

15x40 cm goat #linoprint #linocut

28.11.2025 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m amazed and intrigued by your work … in a creative medium I have not been cognisant of before. Such skills to work freehand like that … impressive!

13.11.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Silhouette of a man with beard and moustache facing left on a plain card. He has small, round spectacles and is wearing a cloth cap, wide neck tie and white, wing-collar shirt. Underneath is the artist's stamp: Baj.

Silhouette of a man with beard and moustache facing left on a plain card. He has small, round spectacles and is wearing a cloth cap, wide neck tie and white, wing-collar shirt. Underneath is the artist's stamp: Baj.

One of my favourite silhouettes by Battista Baj. Cut from black paper with scissors in the 1900s, probably in Italy, with some shading added in pencil. The cutting of the wing collar and spectacles is really great.

19.08.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s a lovely print!

13.11.2025 02:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A freshly carved linocut block depicting three blossoms and two leaves on a stem. A cutting tool lies next to the block.

A freshly carved linocut block depicting three blossoms and two leaves on a stem. A cutting tool lies next to the block.

Working on my first ever #linocut commission … a friend asked for a nz-summer themed Christmas card design. This is a pohutukawa blossom (known as the nz Christmas tree because it blooms bright red on green in December). Planning to print in black then overpaint in red, green and gold.

13.11.2025 02:58 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They are cool … I love how some of the leaves slight overlap with the frame … makes them pop … I’ve been playing with bookmarks too and I’m going to steal this idea!

11.11.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One of the things I like about reduction is the little overlapping not quite right bits … give each print character in my view! But it is also interesting to play with registration tabs and jigs to get it all lined up. I’m bracing myself to start on an A3 sized reduction with 5-6 layers. Gulp!

11.11.2025 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
This is a photograph of 4 linocuts lying on a wooden table, surrounded by wild flowers. They're printed in black ink onto textured khadi paper and they feature a sun with a face, a bird on a branch, oak leaves with acorns and a spotty toadstool.

This is a photograph of 4 linocuts lying on a wooden table, surrounded by wild flowers. They're printed in black ink onto textured khadi paper and they feature a sun with a face, a bird on a branch, oak leaves with acorns and a spotty toadstool.

Are you sick of AI slop? My mini linocuts make great little gifts for someone who appreciates all things original and human-made!
#handprinted #madebyahuman #natureinspiration

www.etsy.com/shop/SarahRo...

09.11.2025 08:26 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Nice bold shapes!

09.11.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Annie Soudain, Meadow Path is a vibrant linocut that invites you to wanderβ€”not just through a landscape, but through a memory of summer held in color and pattern.

08.11.2025 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Witch, hare and herbs linocut by my mum.

Witch, hare and herbs linocut by my mum.

My book Help The Witch

My book Help The Witch

I've TWO of these beautiful 'Witch & Hare' original linocuts by my mum, Jo, to give away to my Bluesky followers. The print is from my recently republished book, Help The Witch.

All you have to do to enter is repost this story from the book (maybe give it a read too?) www.tom-cox.com/robot-2/

07.11.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 118    πŸ” 70    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 10
This is a photo of some bundles of greeting cards which are tied with twine. They are all reproduced from my original linocuts and have design elements taken from foliage, flowers and seed heads. Some of them also have patterned borders with dots, scallops and stars.

This is a photo of some bundles of greeting cards which are tied with twine. They are all reproduced from my original linocuts and have design elements taken from foliage, flowers and seed heads. Some of them also have patterned borders with dots, scallops and stars.

I'm putting some greeting cards together for a couple of customers and enjoying the satisfying mix of colours and pattern.
#thoughtfulgifts #illustration #linocut #shopindie #shopsmall

www.etsy.com/shop/SarahRo...

05.11.2025 07:58 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œFirst Day of Spring”, a two-layer #linocut print. The cat is Lily who I sadly lost in April, spring was her favourite season, and it’s mine too 🌱

#Welshart

02.11.2025 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s fabulous!

04.11.2025 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I love working in Prussian blue - and the white you’ve added brightens it really well!

04.11.2025 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's the time of year again -- time to do your holiday shopping from independent artists. It's more important than ever to support people actually making stuff!

If you're an artist or craftsperson of any kind, please reply to this with what you make and a link to your store and I'll share it!

31.10.2025 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1070    πŸ” 504    πŸ’¬ 129    πŸ“Œ 22
Lino print image in black and white depicting a mother holding a child.

Lino print image in black and white depicting a mother holding a child.

I made this for a friend based on a photo of her and her daughter. I love how with #linocut a few simple lines can express so much ...

09.05.2025 04:41 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A lino cut print of a bee against honeycomb. The print is made with two layers in yellow and black

A lino cut print of a bee against honeycomb. The print is made with two layers in yellow and black

Two carved lino printing blocks. The one on the left is inked in yellow and the one on the right is inked in black. The layers combine to create a print of black bee on yellow honeycomb

Two carved lino printing blocks. The one on the left is inked in yellow and the one on the right is inked in black. The layers combine to create a print of black bee on yellow honeycomb

Bzzzzz - a lil #linocut experiment #bee #printmaking

19.03.2025 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In honor of #womenshistorymonth we offer a 1929 color linocut by #SybilAndrews, "Haulers." Andrews is among the most noted printmakers of the early 20th century, influenced by her early training in welding to her time at the #GrosvenorSchoolofModernArt

www.annexgalleries.com/inventory/de...

06.03.2025 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I don't want to be on ghastly x anymore but it's where a lot of my sales come from so this post is a brazen request for shares to spread the word about my work on a kinder platform that isn't run by a dangerous megalomaniac!

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Sara...

#selfemployedartist #ukgifthour #shopindie

08.02.2025 09:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1451    πŸ” 892    πŸ’¬ 50    πŸ“Œ 35
A selection of small linoprint images printed onto used teabags. The repeated images show a steaming cup of tea, a jug, and a kettle

A selection of small linoprint images printed onto used teabags. The repeated images show a steaming cup of tea, a jug, and a kettle

07.02.2025 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A small linoprint image of a kettle printed onto a used teabag

A small linoprint image of a kettle printed onto a used teabag

Three small linoprint images printed onto used teabags. Each print is pasted onto a black card. The images are 'tea' themed, with a steaming cup of tea, a jug, and a kettle.

Three small linoprint images printed onto used teabags. Each print is pasted onto a black card. The images are 'tea' themed, with a steaming cup of tea, a jug, and a kettle.

A small linoprint image printed onto a used teabag. The image shows a steaming cup of tea in black ink.

A small linoprint image printed onto a used teabag. The image shows a steaming cup of tea in black ink.

A small linoprint image printed onto a used teabag. The image shows a jug in black ink.

A small linoprint image printed onto a used teabag. The image shows a jug in black ink.

This was a neat little experiment - the challenge from our local print club was to incorporate something recycled in our #printmaking. I had been hoarding used #teabags for a while, so ended up making these cute little #linocut minatures. #tea #linoprinting #teapot

07.02.2025 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I've ditched insta and twitter - never felt better. Bsky #linocut feed is my only social media these days ... and not on my phone. Glance at news headlines once a day, make occasional tangible contributions to social change (e.g. through action or donation) make things, grow things, play, seek joy.

05.02.2025 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

All good learning!

30.01.2025 01:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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