Mary Ann Testagrossa

Oh my goodness, look at that face.

My husband just got home and told me he saw you and got to meet your husband. I was too tired to get down there. Maybe next week. Glad you are enjoying the markets.

Thanks Corey.

Thank you Corey. That is so kind of you to say. 🙏

Spent Saturday afternoon hanging my art show at the @redwoodartassociation, in upstairs gallery #3. I’m really pleased with how it all turned out. There are 18 linocut prints, and 2 mixed media collages.

The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5pm. 😊

I am framing a bunch of my linocut prints for another show I will be putting up on Saturday. at the @redwoodartassociation gallery, in one of their smaller upstairs rooms. I love those spaces, they feel nice and intimate and cosy. A perfect size to do a one person show.
#linocut #art #catart

So many wonderful people came to visit and purchase art during Open Studios.

The biggest seller for the weekend was my angels. These are fine art digital prints, created from my art collages. A few are left on Special on my website if you are interested www.maryanntestagrossaart.com
#cat #art

All set up and ready for visitors today. This is the first day of the North Coast Open Studios. If you live in my local area, I hope you will stop by. Open Studios hours are 10am to 5pm. Let me know if you need my address.

#northcoastopenstudios #ncos2025 #humboldtcountyartist #artistsofhumboldt

My studio will be open to visitor’s this weekend as part of the North Coast Open Studios here in Humboldt County. If you live close by, I hope you come by. I’ll be showing my linocuts, collages and gemstone beaded jewelry I make just for this event.
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#northcoastopenstudios #ncos

I agree.

Good luck Corey. I think you are going to do well. I think lots of folks will be out for this, the first Friday Night Market for this year.

Happy Caturday 🐈‍⬛ My latest handmade art print, In the Garden.
www.maryanntestagrossaart.com
#catart #cats #art

“In the Garden” my NEW kitty linocut art print is now complete and dry and available on my website. 😊 I also reprinted two linocuts that I was out of, “Leaping” and “Sleeping.”

A beautiful black cat takes a BIG stretch in a garden of daffodils. For more info www.maryanntestagrossaart.com
#cat #art

I finally finished printing my latest linocut art print yesterday. Here is a video of the process. This print will be available tomorrow for purchase.

I call this one, “In the Garden.” A beautiful black cat takes a BIG stretch in a garden of full of daffodil flowers.
#linocut #art #printmaking

That is beautiful Rebecca.

Yesterday’s printing went very well. I call this print, “Sleeping.” Three kitties, curled up in different positions, taking a nap, stacked one on top of the other.

I set up a PreOrder on my website if you would like to purchase one now. They will ship as soon as they dry.
#printmaking #linocut

Happy Mother’s Day, to ALL the Moms: to the nurturers and caregivers, the pet moms and guardians, the step-moms, and dads who “mom.” All your giving, your love and sacrifices, makes the world a better place ❤️

This linocut print is called “The Hug.” This is the way I started my Mother’s Day today .

My “Peony Cat” a handmade linocut art print. I designed and printed this kitty a couple of years ago 🤔. Still a favorite. ❤️

I have two available in my online shop right now if you are interested. 🐈‍⬛ www.maryanntestagrossaart.com

Happy Caturday 🐱

#linocut #printmaking

Yesterday’s printing went well. For this two color print, I decided to print the flowers first, and next week I will print the cat. Oh, I’m looking forward to seeing the cat. He has some out stretched front paws that I think are going to look really awesome. 😅🐈‍⬛
#linocut #printmaking

It’s a kitty puzzle! Actually this is my carved block for my next linocut print.

This took a lot of time to carve apart. Now I’m ready to start printing today. It will be a two color print.

This block material is Japanese vinyl. I cut it apart using an Xacto knife, #2 knife with the #2 blade.

And so, the carving begins. 🙌

This is my project for the week. If I’m lucky, I will get the printing started too. It’s going to be a two or three color print. I just haven’t decided yet. 🤔

Hope you have a good start to or week today. Happy Monday to you. 🌞
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#linocut #printmaking

That is awesome. I love tigers. You captured them so well.

“Comfy” and “Cosy.” Sleeping kitties, curled up on a rug. These are handmade linocut art prints.

Available in green, red or blue rugs, in my online shop www.maryanntestagrossaart.com
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#catartwork #blackcatart #linocutprints #linocutart #linocutlove #blockprints #blockprintlove

Thank you.

My selection of tuxedo cat linocut prints. Each made hand and hand printed. Inspired by my black and white kitty Oreo. You can see him in the last photo. 🐈‍⬛

Prints are available individually or in sets of two or three. There is a discount in price on the print sets. 😊 www.maryanntestagrossaart.com

My selection of tuxedo cat linocut prints. Each made hand and hand printed. Inspired by my black and white kitty Oreo. You can see him in the last photo. 🐈‍⬛

Prints are available individually or in sets of two or three. There is a discount in price on the print sets. 😊
www.maryanntestagrossaart.com

The beginning of something new. 🐈‍⬛

This is the drawing for my next linocut art print. I have transferred it to my Japanese vinyl, and now the carving begins. One of my favorite parts of this art form. 🙌
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#linocut #printmaking

“Bloom,” my handmade linocut art print, depicts a beautiful black kitty sitting amongst a bed of pink roses. 💕
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#cat #linocut #printmaking #catart

Sharing my handmade linocut art print, “Nestled in My Heart.” Such a sentimental piece for me. As you could guess, I’m a big lover of cats. It’s a depiction of where ALL my kitties reside, past and present.

Available on my website, www.maryanntestagrossaart.com.

Here’s a linocut print I haven’t shared in a while, my “Fern Cat.” This print was inspired by the beauty of the redwood forests here in northern CA.
This photo was taken in my yard amongst the ferns I have growing there.