G. Print only, black and white, $35.00

Wildlife Linoleum Block Prints

I really enjoy working in this medium and I can free myself from the traditional media and a greater realism in rendering. Linoleum block printing is a technique wherein the artist carves the surface of a piece of artist’s linoleum, leaving raised areas which will become the image. Ink is rolled onto these raised areas, then a piece of paper is pressed against the block and when it’s lifted away the ink remains, leaving the image on the paper.

The resulting work isn’t a one-time thing, but meant to be printed multiple times—and I do, on just about anything I can think of. They all start out on paper, but they’ve been printed on t-shirts and dresses and aprons and curtains, to name a few things. I will sometimes add color to them with watercolor or dyes to give them extra interest. The resulting work, even though they are all printed from the same block, is a unique print, still handmade by the artist.

You can also find linoleum block prints in “Feline Linoleum Block Prints”.

Whale Tail I, Linoleum Block Print

This image is printed in black on white rice paper or other art paper and is also available hand-colored with watercolor tints, and matted and framed. The art size is 2″W x 4″H.

Whale Tail I, Linoleum Block Print

Whale Tail I, Linoleum Block Print

Order your print:

All prices include shipping.

The art size is 2″ x 4″, and I offer each print:

  • as a print on rice paper only
  • a print tinted with watercolors
  • matted black only print with white black core mat to 8″ x 10″
  • matted tinted print with blue black core mat to 8″ x 10″
  • matted and framed black only print with white black core mat to 8″ x 10″
  • matted and framed tinted print with blue black core mat to 8″ x 10″


ABOUT THE PRINT

I love the photos of whale breaches, but I just wanted to find the essence of the moment, just the whale’s tail, the water and the sky. “Whale Tail 1” is a simplified, iconic image of a whale’s tail breaching the waves with the clouds over the water in the background. It’s a tiny linoleum block print in black on white rice paper and I wanted it to look like an illustration in an old book.

This print is part of a series inspired when I was reading articles about whales. I had always admired the little illustrations I found in some of my books, just tiny images that said so much. Most illustrations in older books were etchings or relief prints of some sort, and as I studied those I found ideas blooming in my own imagination to use what I’d found. “Whale Tail 2” completes this set.

Block printing is a technique wherein the artist carves the surface of a piece of linoleum, leaving raised areas which will become the image. Ink is rolled onto these raised areas, then a piece of paper is pressed against the block and when it’s lifted away the ink remains, leaving the image on the paper.

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Whale Tail II, Linoleum Block Print

This image is printed in black on white rice paper or other art paper and is also available hand-colored with watercolor tints, and matted and framed. The art size is 2″W x 4″H.

Whale Tail II, Linoleum Block Print

Whale Tail II, Linoleum Block Print

Order your print:

All prices include shipping.

The art size is 2″ x 4″, and I offer each print:

  • as a print on rice paper only
  • a print tinted with watercolors
  • matted black only print with white black core mat to 8″ x 10″
  • matted tinted print with blue black core mat to 8″ x 10″
  • matted and framed black only print with white black core mat to 8″ x 10″
  • matted and framed tinted print with blue black core mat to 8″ x 10″


ABOUT THE PRINT

I love the photos of whale breaches, but I just wanted to find the essence of the moment, just the whale’s tail, the water and the sky. “Whale Tail 2” is a simplified, iconic image of a whale’s tail breaching the waves with the clouds over the water in the background. It’s a tiny linoleum block print in black on white rice paper and I wanted it to look like an illustration in an old book.

This print is part of a series inspired when I was reading articles about whales. I had always admired the little illustrations I found in some of my books, just tiny images that said so much. Most illustrations in older books were etchings or relief prints of some sort, and as I studied those I found ideas blooming in my own imagination to use what I’d found. “Whale Tail 1” completes this set.

Block printing is a technique wherein the artist carves the surface of a piece of linoleum, leaving raised areas which will become the image. Ink is rolled onto these raised areas, then a piece of paper is pressed against the block and when it’s lifted away the ink remains, leaving the image on the paper.

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matted framed block prints of whales

Whale Tail I and II are linoleum block prints in black ink on white rice paper, art size is 2″W x 4″H. matted with navy blue marbled matboard with a black frame. Each print is signed and numbered.



About the artwork

matted framed block prints of whales

Whale Tail 1 and 2, matted and framed block prints

Whale Tail I, Linoleum Block Print

Whale Tail I, Linoleum Block Print

These prints are part of a series inspired when I was reading articles about whales in 2000 and 2001. I had always admired the little illustrations I found in some of my books, just tiny images that said so much. Most illustrations in older books were etchings or relief prints of some sort, and as I studied those I found ideas blooming in my own imagination to use what I’d found.

Whale Tail II, Linoleum Block Print

Whale Tail II, Linoleum Block Print

About block printing

Block printing is a technique wherein the artist carves the surface of a piece of linoleum, leaving raised areas which will become the image. Ink is rolled onto these raised areas, then a piece of paper is pressed against the block and when it’s lifted away the ink remains, leaving the image on the paper.

Unlike other reproduction prints made with a printer or on a printing press, each block print is created by hand and the slight variations of ink coverage and even paper texture make each print unique. I printed a set of eight of each Whale’s Tail and numbered each one.

You can read more about block printing here.

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Yes? Medium Tote Bag

The bag is 12″ x 12″ x 7″, lined with thin clear vinyl and holds its shape well, as you can see in the photo, imprinted on the front. Handles are sturdy plastic coated cord covered with jute.

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

G. Print only, black and white, $35.00

G. Print only, black and white

This linoleum block print captures a leopard I saw at the zoo, turning around with quite the question on her face. I so loved the spots that showed up so clearly in my photos so I decided to just print the spots. The art size is 10″W x 8″H.

Block printing is a technique wherein the artist carves the surface of a piece of linoleum, leaving raised areas which will become the image. Ink is rolled onto these raised areas, then a piece of paper is pressed against the block and when it’s lifted away the ink remains, leaving the image on the paper.

I also offer this print without color, as a print alone, and matted and framed in my Wildlife Linoleum Blocks Print gallery, as well as on t-shirts and sweat shirts.

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Tote Bags

Wildlife Linoleum Block Prints

Feline Linoleum Block Prints

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F. Print only, black and white, $35.00

This image is printed in black on white rice paper and hand-colored with watercolor tints reminiscent of my impressions as the eagle landed. It’s matted with a single tan acid-free black core mat, but left unframed and wrapped in plastic. The art size is 14″W x 11″H, the frame size is 20″W x 16″H.

Options for ordering:

A. Framed, double matted, tinted print (as shown), 16 x 20, $100.00
B. Framed, single matted (cream black core), tinted print, 11 x 14, $75.00
C. Double matted, tinted print, 16 x 20, $65.00
D. Single matted (cream black core), tinted print, 11 x 14, $55.00
E. Print only, tinted, $45.00
F. Print only, black and white, $35.00

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ABOUT THE PRINT

This linoleum block print captures the moment of landing for an eagle, head pressed forward, eyes focused, talons extended ready to capture the branch, wings extended, all feathers unfurled to put on the breaks for a gentle touchdown, such a contrast with all that evidence of power.

This image is printed in black on white rice paper and hand-colored with watercolor tints reminiscent of my impressions as the eagle landed. It’s matted with a single tan acid-free black core mat, but left unframed and wrapped in plastic. The art size is 14″W x 11″H, the frame size is 20″W x 16″H.

I’d been in an art exhibit at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh for a number of years as well as visiting the place, and the eagles always fascinated me with their quiet majesty. Then I’d visited the Pittsburgh Zoo and the Animal Rescue League’s wildlife sanctuary and had even more chances to study them, finding this landing procedure to be dynamic and exciting.

Block printing is a technique wherein the artist carves the surface of a piece of linoleum, leaving raised areas which will become the image. Ink is rolled onto these raised areas, then a piece of paper is pressed against the block and when it’s lifted away the ink remains, leaving the image on the paper.

I also offer this print without color, as a print alone, and matted and framed, as well as on t-shirts and sweat shirts.

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© 2022 | www.PortraitsOfAnimals.net | Published by Bernadette E. Kazmarski

All images used on this site are copyrighted to Bernadette E. Kazmarski unless otherwise noted and may not be used without my written permission. Please ask if you are interested in using one in a print or internet publication. If you are interested in purchasing a print of this image or a product including this image, check to see if I have it available already. If you don’t find it there, visit “purchasing” for availability and terms.

F. Print only, black and white on colored art paper, $45.00; +10.00

This image is printed in black on white rice paper or other art paper and is also hand-colored with watercolor tints. The art size is 10″W x 7″H.

Options for ordering:

A. Framed, matted, tinted print, 11 x 14 frame size, $65.00; +30.00
B. Framed, matted, black and white print, 11 x 14 frame size, $60.00; +25.00
C. Single matted, tinted print, 11 x 14 frame size, $45.00; +10.00
D. Single matted, black and white print, 11 x 14 frame size, $40.00; +5.00
E. Print only, tinted, 8 x 10, $40.00; +5.00
F. Print only, black and white on colored art paper, $35.00
F. Print only, black and white, $35.00

Order your print:

All prices include shipping.



ABOUT THE PRINT

This linoleum block print captures a leopard I saw at the zoo, turning around with quite the question on her face. I so loved the bold and clear spots that I decided to create a block print of just the spots.

It’s printed in several ways. On paper it’s black on white rice paper, sometimes hand-colored with watercolor tints, or on various earth-tone papers, my favorite the warm tan. Prints may also be matted and/or framed.

Block printing is a technique wherein the artist carves the surface of a piece of linoleum, leaving raised areas which will become the image. Ink is rolled onto these raised areas, then a piece of paper is pressed against the block and when it’s lifted away the ink remains, leaving the image on the paper.

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Flourish-darkgray-100Don’t miss any new items or opportunities!

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Read poetry, short stories, essays and more on Paths I Have Walked.

. . . . . . .

© 2022 | www.PortraitsOfAnimals.net | Published by Bernadette E. Kazmarski

All images used on this site are copyrighted to Bernadette E. Kazmarski unless otherwise noted and may not be used without my written permission. Please ask if you are interested in using one in a print or internet publication. If you are interested in purchasing a print of this image or a product including this image, check to see if I have it available already. If you don’t find it there, visit “purchasing” for availability and terms.

Testimonials

Bernadette Kazmarski is my absolute favorite artist, I have one of her pieces on nearly every wall in my home. One of the things I admire most about her work is her feline art. Bernadette is able to capture cats in a very emotional and authentic way. The light and expressions on her feline subjects are so delightful. No animal has captivated us (and the Internet) quite like the house cat. Bernadette's pieces perfectly replicate the joys our feline friends bring to us.

Tara Czekaj

Friends and I chipped in together and hired Bernadette to create a memorial of a friend’s beloved cat after kitty passed away. The memorial was beautiful! We highly recommend Bernadette’s work.

Peg Bowman,Ordained Clergy, Computer Instructor

Bernadette Kazmarski is a friend and talented artist who's an avid cat lover just like us! She has created original cat artwork using a variety of mediums, and has transformed her artwork into such useful giftware items as notepads, garden flags, calendars, greeting cards table decor and votives (one of my personal favorites). She's also an award winning writer. Bernadette is a dedicated cat rescue volunteer and remains active in savings cats' lives.

Carolyn Kozlowski, My Three Cats & Co., Inc.

I love Bernadette's creativity and style. In addition, when I purchase from her, it is from a wonderful, caring person, not a faceless corporation.

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