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Small Publishers Fair @smallpublishers.bsky.social · 4h

East Sussex-based artist and printmaker @johndilnot.bsky.social has been making books since 1985, and also makes prints, paintings and box works. He'll be launching new titles at #smallpublishersfair25, Conway Hall, London, Friday 24 / Saturday 25 October
smallpublishersfair.co.uk

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porcovolente @porcovolente.bsky.social · 2h

#linocutartists

womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 4h

Australian printmaker Rachel Newling is inspired by the floral and fauna of her homeland.
'Grey Headed Flying Fox', hand coloured linocut #ReframjngWomenPrintmakers

Print featuring three bats hanging upside-down in branches of a tree with green leaves and orange blossoms

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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 1d

30,000 blocked footpaths.

If you come across one, be sure to report to the relevant local authority. Many LA’s do not make it easy to find the footpaths officer’s contact details!

For an effective report see example below. Add OS reference and reference from LA Definitive Map.

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Art & Research - Academy @research-academy.bsky.social · Sep 3

OPEN CALL for research projects!

→ Apply for a one- or two-year research project
→ At the @royalacademyantwrp.bsky.social
→ Starting in September 2026

🖊 Apply before 3 November 2025

🔗 More info
www.ap-arts.be/en/submit-re...

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Des @desdelboy.bsky.social · 1d

Artist Louise Hayward RE
‘Grounded’ Relief engraving
Size 16 x 21 cm.
www.re-printmakers.com/artists/79/w...

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John Dilnot @johndilnot.bsky.social · 2d

Just 2 weeks away, this is one of the new books I’ll have this year.
The Book of Books features over 60 books I’ve made during the last 40 years.
It is £15 and also available from my website postage free.
➡️ johndilnot.com

#smallpublishersfair2025 #smallpublishers #handprinted #screenprinting

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painter247 @painter247.bsky.social · 2d

And more new fiddling around....

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John Dilnot @johndilnot.bsky.social · 10d

WITH THE WORMS edition of 300
it is available from my website shop
johndilnot.com
and can be seen at the
SMALL PUBLISHERS FAIR @smallpublishers
24 and 25 October 11-7 each day
Conway Hall , Red Lion Sq, London

#smallpublishersfair2025 #smallpublishersfair #smallpublisher #supportsmallpublishers

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Joe Devlin @joedevlin.bsky.social · 21d

BOOKMORPHS opening soon at the Hellenic centre. See link below.

helleniccentre.org/event/bookmo...

BOOKMORPHS: Artists' Books from Greece & the UK – Hellenic Centre

helleniccentre.org

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Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · Apr 11

Nothing is quite absolute and whether
you’re seeking or fleeing, all roads lead
home. Move far enough in one direction,
landfall always rolls around again like
dawn.

'Hemisphere'
@petegreensolo.com

A short book
A long poem
An impossible journey

Out now
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...

'Hemisphere', by Pete Green, held in the palm of the publisher's hand, against a backdrop of green leaves and gravel.

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porcovolente @porcovolente.bsky.social · 22d

A lovely use of intersecting diagonals in the composition.

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Mr Natural @neilmatheson66.bsky.social · 25d

Pam Grimmond - Autumn Garden.
#Linocut

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Small Publishers Fair @smallpublishers.bsky.social · 25d

Small Publishers Fair returns to London's Conway Hall
next month, with 66 UK & international publishers, a special exhibition, and readings & talks. More details soon.

Fri 24 & Sat 25 October (11am-7pm)
FREE, all welcome
Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL smallpublishersfair.co.uk

Promotional card for the 2025 Small Publishers Fair, with a full list of the 66 participating artists and publishers. Full details at https://smallpublishersfair.co.uk/publishers-2025/

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Julian Davies @juliandaviesart.bsky.social · Aug 16

I make colourful, abstract linocut prints. Enjoy!

Hanging On The Telephone
Linocut on Japanese paper
30x30cm

#lino #linocut #linoprint #blockprint #blockprinting #reliefprint #print #printmaker #printmaking #abstract #art #artist #colour #workonpaper #originalprints

Hanging on the Telephone is a bright, colourful, abstract linocut print, featuring a spiral motif printed in cream, yellow, orange and red.

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porcovolente @porcovolente.bsky.social · 27d

One of the best things I learned as a child was how to deal with boredom. Patience is a great skill to acquire - didn't thank my parents then but I appreciate the ability now.

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porcovolente @porcovolente.bsky.social · 29d

Aha, that's a lithograph that Curwen made from the linocut
(and no price displayed! - it's also 'hors de commerce' which means that technically it shouldn't be for sale).
Nonetheless a very fine piece of Lanyon's work.

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porcovolente @porcovolente.bsky.social · Sep 10

ah yes, tricky to handle waterbased inks, I'd try some of the water-soluble inks that are oil based - Cranfield and Caligo get good reports.

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porcovolente @porcovolente.bsky.social · Sep 8

Are these lino blocks - what ink are you using?

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John Bloor Printmaker @johnbloorprint.bsky.social · Sep 8

Here's my finished Cocklers print! Very happy with the end result.

The print measures 594mm x 280mm and is on 700mm x 380mm Fabriano 5 printing paper.

It would make a great Christmas present for anyone who loves the coast.

#cocklers #screenprint #printmaking #printmaker #handprinted

My finished Cocklers print depicting five cocklers on a beach all looking for cockles. It is in yellow, gold, blue and turquoise with two greys overlaying the colours.

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April Gavin @agavinart.bsky.social · Sep 8

#printmaking #printsky #reductionlinocut #carousel #pony

Color 4 went on today. Very selective inking with deeply extended turquoise on most of the print and opaque turquoise on the bottom left.

Color 5 will happen in a few days - stay tuned...

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April Gavin @agavinart.bsky.social · Sep 5

#printmaking #printsky #reductionlinocut #carousel #pony #bluemoon Second color done and thinking third color will be pink-ish. Lots of selective inking and wiping so the colors don't build up.

picture of a carousel pony breaking free from the carousel

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Jane Duke @janeduke.com · Sep 4

Now be fair, I don't do a LOT of self-promotion posts, do I? So bear with me while I tell you that my new 'By the River' linoprint is now available to buy. Limited edition of 10 prints, currently with an early bird price.
www.janeduke.com/ourshop/prod...

By the River - reduction linoprint

Early bird price for a limited time Limited edition of 10 prints Image size 20 x 30 cm Paper size approx 26 x 36 cm Somerset Satin printmaking paper The edition number, title, signature and date are w...

www.janeduke.com

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painter247 @painter247.bsky.social · Sep 5

A new linoprint. the only new bit is the 'hill' with circles...time to play

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porcovolente @porcovolente.bsky.social · Sep 6

Holy bat brows!

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April Gavin @agavinart.bsky.social · Aug 31

#reductionlinocut #printmaking #printsky #horse #fairground #onceinabluemoon Color one of nine (maybe).

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