Chiara Mensa — Prints & design
@chiaramensaart.bsky.social
Bristol-based printmaker focusing on nature-inspired #linocut — original wall art made with care in small batches and handprinted for a unique touch 👉🏻 www.chiaramensa.com
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Hiya! 👋🏼
My name is Chiara and I am Bristol-based self-taught printmaker focusing on #linocut.
I am branching out on here to make new connections and find a healthier alternative to Instagram (🤞🏼).
As this is an intro post, I thought I'd share my face and one of my favourite #linoprints to date.
My name is Chiara and I am Bristol-based self-taught printmaker focusing on #linocut.
I am branching out on here to make new connections and find a healthier alternative to Instagram (🤞🏼).
As this is an intro post, I thought I'd share my face and one of my favourite #linoprints to date.
After a bit of a break, my beginner-friendly linocut workshops are back!
Who is excited?? 🙋🏼♀️
Full info & bookings on EVENTBRITE:
🎟️ fins-feathers-1.eventbrite.co.uk
#linocutworkshop #linocutprinting #artclassbristol #linocutbristol #blockprinting #whatsonBristol #thingstodoBristol
Who is excited?? 🙋🏼♀️
Full info & bookings on EVENTBRITE:
🎟️ fins-feathers-1.eventbrite.co.uk
#linocutworkshop #linocutprinting #artclassbristol #linocutbristol #blockprinting #whatsonBristol #thingstodoBristol
June 12, 2025 at 12:41 PM
After a bit of a break, my beginner-friendly linocut workshops are back!
Who is excited?? 🙋🏼♀️
Full info & bookings on EVENTBRITE:
🎟️ fins-feathers-1.eventbrite.co.uk
#linocutworkshop #linocutprinting #artclassbristol #linocutbristol #blockprinting #whatsonBristol #thingstodoBristol
Who is excited?? 🙋🏼♀️
Full info & bookings on EVENTBRITE:
🎟️ fins-feathers-1.eventbrite.co.uk
#linocutworkshop #linocutprinting #artclassbristol #linocutbristol #blockprinting #whatsonBristol #thingstodoBristol
Manifesting warmer summer days on this grey Monday by sharing a look at the fruits of last Friday's printing session: lovely copies of my latest linocut block capturing swooping waveforms, hanging on the studio drying line.
#waves #waveswallart #linocutprinting #lincutprints #printmakers
#waves #waveswallart #linocutprinting #lincutprints #printmakers
June 9, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Manifesting warmer summer days on this grey Monday by sharing a look at the fruits of last Friday's printing session: lovely copies of my latest linocut block capturing swooping waveforms, hanging on the studio drying line.
#waves #waveswallart #linocutprinting #lincutprints #printmakers
#waves #waveswallart #linocutprinting #lincutprints #printmakers
Hulloooo 👋🏼
Long time no see!
After a loving month living and working in Toulouse I'm now back in Bristol with a lot happening behind the scenes so here is a brief recap - full details over at www.chiaramensa.com
Long time no see!
After a loving month living and working in Toulouse I'm now back in Bristol with a lot happening behind the scenes so here is a brief recap - full details over at www.chiaramensa.com
June 5, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Hulloooo 👋🏼
Long time no see!
After a loving month living and working in Toulouse I'm now back in Bristol with a lot happening behind the scenes so here is a brief recap - full details over at www.chiaramensa.com
Long time no see!
After a loving month living and working in Toulouse I'm now back in Bristol with a lot happening behind the scenes so here is a brief recap - full details over at www.chiaramensa.com
Happy milestone — a selection of my work is now available at the @rwabristol.bsky.social wonderful gift shop! 🥳
Thanks to Laura for this brilliant opportunity
Thanks to Laura for this brilliant opportunity
April 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Happy milestone — a selection of my work is now available at the @rwabristol.bsky.social wonderful gift shop! 🥳
Thanks to Laura for this brilliant opportunity
Thanks to Laura for this brilliant opportunity
Hey #Bristol !
Fancy trying linocut printmaking?
Join me on April 1st for a fun evening of linoprinting inspired by flowers.
** this will be the last workshop until later this Summer **
🎟️ Info & bookings: flower-linocut-pt2.eventbrite.co.uk
#linocutworkshop #whatsonBristol #thingstodoBristol
Fancy trying linocut printmaking?
Join me on April 1st for a fun evening of linoprinting inspired by flowers.
** this will be the last workshop until later this Summer **
🎟️ Info & bookings: flower-linocut-pt2.eventbrite.co.uk
#linocutworkshop #whatsonBristol #thingstodoBristol
FLOWER POWER Linocut Workshop
Enjoy a creative evening of linoprinting inspired by beautiful floral designs!
flower-linocut-pt2.eventbrite.co.uk
March 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Hey #Bristol !
Fancy trying linocut printmaking?
Join me on April 1st for a fun evening of linoprinting inspired by flowers.
** this will be the last workshop until later this Summer **
🎟️ Info & bookings: flower-linocut-pt2.eventbrite.co.uk
#linocutworkshop #whatsonBristol #thingstodoBristol
Fancy trying linocut printmaking?
Join me on April 1st for a fun evening of linoprinting inspired by flowers.
** this will be the last workshop until later this Summer **
🎟️ Info & bookings: flower-linocut-pt2.eventbrite.co.uk
#linocutworkshop #whatsonBristol #thingstodoBristol
🌼 🌱 Celebrating the Spring equinox (and surviving yet another miserable British winter) by sharing this older print titled "Bumble Hotel"
I don't know about you, but seeing chonky bumble bees buzzing around is among my favourite things about the coming of Spring
#bumblebees #blockprinting
I don't know about you, but seeing chonky bumble bees buzzing around is among my favourite things about the coming of Spring
#bumblebees #blockprinting
March 20, 2025 at 11:41 AM
🌼 🌱 Celebrating the Spring equinox (and surviving yet another miserable British winter) by sharing this older print titled "Bumble Hotel"
I don't know about you, but seeing chonky bumble bees buzzing around is among my favourite things about the coming of Spring
#bumblebees #blockprinting
I don't know about you, but seeing chonky bumble bees buzzing around is among my favourite things about the coming of Spring
#bumblebees #blockprinting
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Born #onthisday in 1799, the English botanist Anna Atkins. As well as being considered by many to be first woman to create a photograph, her stunning 1843 book of algae cyanotypes is thought to be first book illustrated with photographs: buff.ly/2HCCTc8 #OTD
March 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Born #onthisday in 1799, the English botanist Anna Atkins. As well as being considered by many to be first woman to create a photograph, her stunning 1843 book of algae cyanotypes is thought to be first book illustrated with photographs: buff.ly/2HCCTc8 #OTD
✨ Real pinch-me moment ✨
My linocut "POUNCE" has made into the Extended Long list of the 2025 Jackson's Art prize!
First time I ever get shortlisted for anything, so I am over the moon 🌚
#jacksonsartprize2025
My linocut "POUNCE" has made into the Extended Long list of the 2025 Jackson's Art prize!
First time I ever get shortlisted for anything, so I am over the moon 🌚
#jacksonsartprize2025
March 14, 2025 at 2:23 PM
✨ Real pinch-me moment ✨
My linocut "POUNCE" has made into the Extended Long list of the 2025 Jackson's Art prize!
First time I ever get shortlisted for anything, so I am over the moon 🌚
#jacksonsartprize2025
My linocut "POUNCE" has made into the Extended Long list of the 2025 Jackson's Art prize!
First time I ever get shortlisted for anything, so I am over the moon 🌚
#jacksonsartprize2025
It's time for #printpromptMonday once again and this week's prompt is #water so here's a look at my original linocut 'Mangrove'
Available from my online shop chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/1782...
Available from my online shop chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/1782...
March 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
It's time for #printpromptMonday once again and this week's prompt is #water so here's a look at my original linocut 'Mangrove'
Available from my online shop chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/1782...
Available from my online shop chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/1782...
So nice to be part of this initiative! Check it out at www.thoughtpressproject.shop
Some amazing prints coming into the #ThoughtPressProject shop! All kindly donated by the printmakers to raise money for charity (Edible Rotherhithe & The Children's Book Project.)
Check out thoughtpressproject.shop to see all the available prints, and to find out more about the project.
Check out thoughtpressproject.shop to see all the available prints, and to find out more about the project.
March 9, 2025 at 11:36 AM
So nice to be part of this initiative! Check it out at www.thoughtpressproject.shop
The first few copies from my latest limited edition #linocut are finally dry and are now available from my online shop (✨FREE UK delivery! ) — chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/1870...
#owllinoprint #newwork
#owllinoprint #newwork
March 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The first few copies from my latest limited edition #linocut are finally dry and are now available from my online shop (✨FREE UK delivery! ) — chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/1870...
#owllinoprint #newwork
#owllinoprint #newwork
📆 Obligatory printmaking anniversary post: 3 years of linocutting and counting! 🔪🔪🔪
It all started by taking a class back in 2022 at @spikeprintstudio here in Bristol.
#womenprintmakers #Bristolprintmaker #linocuts
It all started by taking a class back in 2022 at @spikeprintstudio here in Bristol.
#womenprintmakers #Bristolprintmaker #linocuts
February 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
📆 Obligatory printmaking anniversary post: 3 years of linocutting and counting! 🔪🔪🔪
It all started by taking a class back in 2022 at @spikeprintstudio here in Bristol.
#womenprintmakers #Bristolprintmaker #linocuts
It all started by taking a class back in 2022 at @spikeprintstudio here in Bristol.
#womenprintmakers #Bristolprintmaker #linocuts
So lovely to see people's ideas come to life during the workshop last night! 😄
Of course I tried a fiddly hare triskelion for my first go at linocut. Thanks to the patience and skilled guidance of @chiaramensaart.bsky.social I came away with some decent prints and a head full of ideas.
February 27, 2025 at 8:26 AM
So lovely to see people's ideas come to life during the workshop last night! 😄
Who what's to see a reel of the first inking and printing of my block for the #ThoughtPressProject ? 🙋🏼♀️
#linoprinting #owlart
#linoprinting #owlart
February 26, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Who what's to see a reel of the first inking and printing of my block for the #ThoughtPressProject ? 🙋🏼♀️
#linoprinting #owlart
#linoprinting #owlart
I get to contribute to #printpromptmonday again as they picked #inmotion as this week's theme. I feel my "Breaching" panoramic linoprint makes for a perfect fit for it 😁
I drew it and carved it off an awesome series of photos I got to take during a whale watching trip in Cape cod almost 15y ago!
I drew it and carved it off an awesome series of photos I got to take during a whale watching trip in Cape cod almost 15y ago!
February 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I get to contribute to #printpromptmonday again as they picked #inmotion as this week's theme. I feel my "Breaching" panoramic linoprint makes for a perfect fit for it 😁
I drew it and carved it off an awesome series of photos I got to take during a whale watching trip in Cape cod almost 15y ago!
I drew it and carved it off an awesome series of photos I got to take during a whale watching trip in Cape cod almost 15y ago!
#BRISTOL !
Fancy taking a stab at linocut? 🔪
My next beginners' workshop is in a week, on Wednesday Feb 26th 6-9PM at #NorthStreetGallery in Bristol.
Full info & bookings:
botanical-linocut-pt2.eventbrite.co.uk
#linoprintingworkshop #artclasses #whatsonBristol #thingstodoinBristol
Fancy taking a stab at linocut? 🔪
My next beginners' workshop is in a week, on Wednesday Feb 26th 6-9PM at #NorthStreetGallery in Bristol.
Full info & bookings:
botanical-linocut-pt2.eventbrite.co.uk
#linoprintingworkshop #artclasses #whatsonBristol #thingstodoinBristol
BOTANICAL Linocut Workshop
Get creative with an evening session of linoprinting inspired by botanical forms!
botanical-linocut-pt2.eventbrite.co.uk
February 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
#BRISTOL !
Fancy taking a stab at linocut? 🔪
My next beginners' workshop is in a week, on Wednesday Feb 26th 6-9PM at #NorthStreetGallery in Bristol.
Full info & bookings:
botanical-linocut-pt2.eventbrite.co.uk
#linoprintingworkshop #artclasses #whatsonBristol #thingstodoinBristol
Fancy taking a stab at linocut? 🔪
My next beginners' workshop is in a week, on Wednesday Feb 26th 6-9PM at #NorthStreetGallery in Bristol.
Full info & bookings:
botanical-linocut-pt2.eventbrite.co.uk
#linoprintingworkshop #artclasses #whatsonBristol #thingstodoinBristol
What I've been working on recently: a linocut to be donated to #thoughtpressproject around the theme of "sound & vision"
Planning to print it tomorrow, which ink colour should I use?
⚫ Black
🔵 Prussian blue
🟣 Dark purple
✨ Something else?
#printmaking #linoprinting #artpoll #owlart
Planning to print it tomorrow, which ink colour should I use?
⚫ Black
🔵 Prussian blue
🟣 Dark purple
✨ Something else?
#printmaking #linoprinting #artpoll #owlart
February 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
What I've been working on recently: a linocut to be donated to #thoughtpressproject around the theme of "sound & vision"
Planning to print it tomorrow, which ink colour should I use?
⚫ Black
🔵 Prussian blue
🟣 Dark purple
✨ Something else?
#printmaking #linoprinting #artpoll #owlart
Planning to print it tomorrow, which ink colour should I use?
⚫ Black
🔵 Prussian blue
🟣 Dark purple
✨ Something else?
#printmaking #linoprinting #artpoll #owlart
Jumping on the #PrintPromptMonday with my offering for #intothewild : here is a look at "Amazonia", limited edition handprint #linocut 🐆
February 11, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Jumping on the #PrintPromptMonday with my offering for #intothewild : here is a look at "Amazonia", limited edition handprint #linocut 🐆
Sketches from a brief break in Paris, spent between cafes and the obligatory visit to the Galerie de Paléontologie et d’Anatomie comparée
#sketchbookpages
#sketchbookpages
February 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Sketches from a brief break in Paris, spent between cafes and the obligatory visit to the Galerie de Paléontologie et d’Anatomie comparée
#sketchbookpages
#sketchbookpages
Switching from features of older work to a look at my latest #linocut: "Anyway the wind blows", hand-printed on 140gsm acud-free cupcycle paper (aka paper made from single use coffee cups)
Available from my online shop:
chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/1866...
Available from my online shop:
chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/1866...
February 5, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Switching from features of older work to a look at my latest #linocut: "Anyway the wind blows", hand-printed on 140gsm acud-free cupcycle paper (aka paper made from single use coffee cups)
Available from my online shop:
chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/1866...
Available from my online shop:
chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/1866...
Happy #caturday!
Sharing some more #workforthearchives: this is "Purrfect landing", a handprinted limited edition linocut, 84x29cm
Half the edition if now sold, with remaining copies available from my online shop: chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/1479...
#originalart #linoprint
Sharing some more #workforthearchives: this is "Purrfect landing", a handprinted limited edition linocut, 84x29cm
Half the edition if now sold, with remaining copies available from my online shop: chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/1479...
#originalart #linoprint
February 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Happy #caturday!
Sharing some more #workforthearchives: this is "Purrfect landing", a handprinted limited edition linocut, 84x29cm
Half the edition if now sold, with remaining copies available from my online shop: chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/1479...
#originalart #linoprint
Sharing some more #workforthearchives: this is "Purrfect landing", a handprinted limited edition linocut, 84x29cm
Half the edition if now sold, with remaining copies available from my online shop: chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/1479...
#originalart #linoprint
One of my absolute favourite fellow printmakers is now on here! 🥳
Check out her wonderful work on here and on IG/ETSY
Check out her wonderful work on here and on IG/ETSY
This is what I‘ve been working on the last few weeks! My newest block, inspired by a curlew. I‘ve already printed it too, will share soon! 🪶
#linocut #linoprint #printmaking #curlew #birds #printmaker
#linocut #linoprint #printmaking #curlew #birds #printmaker
January 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
One of my absolute favourite fellow printmakers is now on here! 🥳
Check out her wonderful work on here and on IG/ETSY
Check out her wonderful work on here and on IG/ETSY
#BRISTOL!
This Saturday I am hosting a beginner-friendly linocut workshop at a local art gallery - fancy coming along and giving linocut a try?
Fun & friendly atmosphere with all materials provided.
🎟️ More info & tickets: fungi-linocut-pt2.eventbrite.co.uk
#thingstodoinBristol #linocutworkshop
This Saturday I am hosting a beginner-friendly linocut workshop at a local art gallery - fancy coming along and giving linocut a try?
Fun & friendly atmosphere with all materials provided.
🎟️ More info & tickets: fungi-linocut-pt2.eventbrite.co.uk
#thingstodoinBristol #linocutworkshop
January 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
#BRISTOL!
This Saturday I am hosting a beginner-friendly linocut workshop at a local art gallery - fancy coming along and giving linocut a try?
Fun & friendly atmosphere with all materials provided.
🎟️ More info & tickets: fungi-linocut-pt2.eventbrite.co.uk
#thingstodoinBristol #linocutworkshop
This Saturday I am hosting a beginner-friendly linocut workshop at a local art gallery - fancy coming along and giving linocut a try?
Fun & friendly atmosphere with all materials provided.
🎟️ More info & tickets: fungi-linocut-pt2.eventbrite.co.uk
#thingstodoinBristol #linocutworkshop
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A quick flick through the new extended 2nd edition of Coastal Birds
www.jardinepress.co.uk
#ukbirding #birdbook
www.jardinepress.co.uk
#ukbirding #birdbook
January 29, 2025 at 10:52 AM
A quick flick through the new extended 2nd edition of Coastal Birds
www.jardinepress.co.uk
#ukbirding #birdbook
www.jardinepress.co.uk
#ukbirding #birdbook
More #workfromthearchives:
"Beneath the ice", limited edition #linocut capturing life above and the below the #arctic ice. Hand-printed using a custom mixed rhino blue ink.
Copies available from my online shop: chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/1685...
"Beneath the ice", limited edition #linocut capturing life above and the below the #arctic ice. Hand-printed using a custom mixed rhino blue ink.
Copies available from my online shop: chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/1685...
January 28, 2025 at 11:04 AM
More #workfromthearchives:
"Beneath the ice", limited edition #linocut capturing life above and the below the #arctic ice. Hand-printed using a custom mixed rhino blue ink.
Copies available from my online shop: chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/1685...
"Beneath the ice", limited edition #linocut capturing life above and the below the #arctic ice. Hand-printed using a custom mixed rhino blue ink.
Copies available from my online shop: chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/1685...