about the artist

rachel produces monoprints inspired by land and seascapes. she is constantly trying to capture something of the atmosphere that she encounters when walking in the hills of the peak district, or along the beaches of the llyn peninsular in north wales. having spent many happy hours in both places, they are a constant source of inspiration for her.

rachel tries to create layers and textures to reflect light, movement and form. her current process requires applying ink to a plate, then rolling, scraping, wiping and manipulating it. paper is then put over the plate and passed through the printing press.

with the process of monoprinting each print is unique and there is an element that cannot be controlled. this can reveal wonderful unexpected results, which are then worked into the development of the final image.

story

this piece is a reflection of spring days spent in rachel's garden, a place she holds dear to her heart. a few years back she was fortunate to have swallows nesting in the eaves of her home, adding a touch of magic as they gracefully flew in and out, building their nests. the magnolias were also in full bloom, and much like the swallows, their beauty was fleeting. this ephemeral time has left a lasting impression and is forever captured in this gently glistening artwork.

about the artwork

this is a mixed media limited edition variable monoprint of only 6. each has been hand-printed by rachel and is truly a one of a kind. the artwork is sold either unframed measuring 34 x 62.5 cm or professionally framed in a solid wood white frame, measuring 37 x 65.5 cm.

delivery

as this is a framed artwork, please, note there is an additional packaging and postage charge of £12 for unframed and £15 for framed print.