All my original prints are concieved of and created within a particular printmaking process such as Lithography (either stone and/or ball-grained aluminium plates), Intaglio, Silk Screen, Relief Printmaking, or a combination of these four processes. Some editions also contain handwork Prisma colour conte sticks and/or water colour), and collage elements.

Woodcut; 24k gold leaf
Paper: Arches100% archival cotton rag paper
Paper Size: 38.1 x 28.1cm;
15" x 11 1/4"
Image Size: 29.2 x 18.5cm;
11 1/2" x 7 3/8"
Number of Prints in Edition: 6. Numbered: 1/6 - 6/6
Artists Proofs: 1/2 - 2/2
Studio Proofs: 0
Number of Prints Available: 4
Price: $240.00 Canadian

About the Image: I studied numerous Art History classes while working towards my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. I was particularily fond of Italian Medieval, International Gothic and Renaissance Art. This piece was inspired by the Maestà di Santa Trinita by the Italian medieval artist Cimabue, dating to c. 1290–1300. In Cimabue's painting, the Madonna is flanked on either side by a host of angels. I enjoy playing with imagry and situations so I've placed Mary amongst animals that would likely have been a part of her daily life as a young girl. I am also very fondness for chickens so I have replaced the angels with a flock of chickens.

Cimabue's Chickens

$240.00

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This is an original work of art created within the printmaking medium of Woodcut / Relief Printing. The image printed on handmade paper so the sizes of the paper vary from print to print.

Method: Areas of the Relief Printing Block are removed using various "U" and "V" Lino Cut or Wood Cut Gouges. Relief printing ink is then applied to the surface of the block with a brayer or a large roller. The block can be either hand printed with a barren, or run through an etching press.

Printmaking is generally a time-consuming process but each printmaking medium has unique visual characteristics that are not found in any other medium. I have always found this to be the most interesting and exciting aspect of creating original works of art in printmaking.

Canadian Print Documentation Form

Purchase of any of my Original Prints includes a copy of the Canadian Print Documentation Form. This form is endorsed and supported by the Canada Council Art Bank, Canadian Museum Association, Malaspina Printmaker’s Society, Ontario Association of Art Galleries, Open Studio and Professional Art Dealers Association of Canada. It documents the number of runs, colours, and procedures that I used when creating a particular image. It is proof that the work is an Original work of art as opposed to an “Off-Set Reproduction”, "Poster" or “Fine Art Print” of a pre-existing work of art created in a different medium, such as painting or drawing.
Framing: please use Museum Quality, acid free archival materials when framing your original works of art. Quality products not only enhance the appearance of the work, they also help maintain the longevity of the piece. Materials such as cellotape/scotch tape and matt board products made from wood pulp, or that contain wood pulp, will permanently damage the art work over time.

Concerning this image: as with etchings, a rectangular window matt could be cut for this image.
Placement: it is important to understand where to hang your artwork in your home, office, or studio. Ultraviolet light will quickly cause printing paper to become brittle and printing inks to fade or become discoloured. Yellows and reds are particularly susceptible to damage from ultraviolet light and are the first colours to disappear under strong and/or direct sunlight. Because of this PLEASE hang the work you purchase in a room that has indirect or subdued sunlight. Humidity can also affect works on paper, so it is advisable to hang the work in a well ventilated, low humidity area and on a wall that is not exposed to extreme fluctuations in temperature.

Lindsay Embree

Cimabue's Chickens

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