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Neil Bousfield
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Artist working in relief printmaking - engravings and woodcuts - Norfolk

https://www.neilbousfield.com/
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'Sea Wall Steps at Dawn' (wood engraving)

That fleeting moment when the golden light of dawn warms the stark grey seawall, bringing beauty and warmth to the geometric forms of the sea defences.

#printmaking #woodengraving #seawall #norfolkcoast
The artwork captures the stark, geometric form of the concrete seawall, accompanied by its weathered, rusty handrails. Warm, earthy colours evoke the soft, golden light of dawn, transforming the grey surfaces with tones of gold, amber, and rose
February 19, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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This blue woodcut is the final piece in a series completed in 2024. I often work on multiple projects simultaneously, some developing over years, in a studio filled with sketches, works-in-progress and ideas waiting for their moment...

#printmaking #woodcut #thequietdays #norfolkcoast
A woodcut in a range of blues. Rooftops form a curve framing the sky above in this coastal scene.
February 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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'Hedgerow' (woodcut)

This woodcut will be shown in 'Listen to the Quiet' opening 17th May at Rachel Bebb Contemporary. Hedgerows are a vital habitat for wildlife, providing shelter & food for mammals, birds & insects. Quiet sanctuary.

#printmaking #woodcut #hedgerow #listentothequiet #norfolkcoast
A woodcut print of a hedgerow in warm shades ranging from putty brown to dark brown. Abstract shapes in warm greens and blues define plant shapes and the patterns they create in this countryside scene.
February 12, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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'Cable Route: From Sea to Land II' (engraving)

The cable route for an offshore wind farm located off the Norfolk coast will extend inland from Happisburgh to Necton

The work reflects on the physical and emotional impact of an infrastructure on the landscape and the communities it passes through.
An engraved print showing a cable route stretching across a textured landscape. The piece features fine, intricate marks that vary in shade from a pale grey-brown background to deep black-brown. Layers of colour, tone, and pattern add depth and texture to this abstract artwork.
February 10, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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Great wood grain texture on show here #printmaking #woodcut
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‘Below the North Sea, Whimpwell‘ (wood and lino cut)

The settlement of Whimpwell in Norfolk, recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, has long since vanished due to coastal erosion, leaving its exact location unknown.

#printmaking #woodcut #linocut #whimpwell #norfolkcoast
A woodcut print of a seascape with a distinct horizon. The grey-blue sea stretches beneath a pale grey sky, where blue-tinged clouds drift across the scene. Scattered throughout the composition, rust-coloured abstract shapes evoke the remnants of a lost village, their forms blending into the landscape like fading memories.
February 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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‘Below the North Sea, Whimpwell‘ (wood and lino cut)

The settlement of Whimpwell in Norfolk, recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, has long since vanished due to coastal erosion, leaving its exact location unknown.

#printmaking #woodcut #linocut #whimpwell #norfolkcoast
A woodcut print of a seascape with a distinct horizon. The grey-blue sea stretches beneath a pale grey sky, where blue-tinged clouds drift across the scene. Scattered throughout the composition, rust-coloured abstract shapes evoke the remnants of a lost village, their forms blending into the landscape like fading memories.
February 9, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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'The Bay'
wood engraving
(Norfolk coast)

#printmaking #woodengraving #norfolkcoast
A wood engraving depicting a seascape. The shoreline is framed by rocky bays on either side, marked by posts and rows of rocks acting as coastal defences. Strong vertical marks add texture, while abstract waves and scattered rocks create a sense of movement. The shoreline is just visible in a soft peach shade. The background blends greys, pale blues and peach tones, with darker shades of blue layered over the top, adding depth and contrast.
February 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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On certain days the sea and sky seem to merge yet remain distinct in their own way. Early morning walks with the dogs often offer the chance to witness the rising sun - a striking and ever-changing sight and always a joy to see.

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A wood engraving of an seascape featuring a glowing sun rising from the horizon. Fine marks define the scene, where the sea blends into the sky yet remains distinct. In the foreground, rocks, a beach, and a prominent marker post in black create depth. The sun radiates warm yellow and pink tones, while blues, purples, greens, and blacks add contrast and texture to this small, vibrant print.
February 5, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Just opened at Somerset House, SOIL: The World at Our Feet is a landmark exhibition unearthing the wonder of soil, its unbreakable bond to all life, and the vital role it plays in our planet’s future https://buff.ly/3PQW5oL
January 28, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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'The Last Reef' (wood engraving) is my second work selected for the Society of Wood Engravers 2025 touring exhibition. The tour opens on 4th February at Bankside Gallery, London, featuring 126 works by various artists.

#printmaking #woodengraving @banksidegallery.bsky.social
A wood engraving print of an abstract seascape with a clear horizon. The stylised sun sits in the sky, surrounded by fine, dramatic lines showing rainfall. The background has soft blues and apricot tones, with layers of blue in different shades creating depth in the water. Abstract waves, scattered rocks, and posts mark the reef—a row of rocks protecting the shore—add texture and movement to the scene.
February 3, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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The Society of Wood Engravers 2025 touring exhibition, opens at Bankside Gallery, London 4th February. ‘Cable Route From Sea to Land I’ (engraving), will be on show alongside many more engravings.

#printmaking #woodengraving @banksidegallery.bsky.social
An engraved print showing a cable route stretching across a textured landscape. The piece features fine, intricate marks that vary in shade from a pale grey-brown background to deep black-brown. Layers of colour, tone, and pattern add depth and texture to this abstract artwork.
February 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM