Linocut Prints Are Like a Good Song

A great song captures your imagination, stirs emotions, and transports you to a place in your mind that feels just right. It’s the kind of experience that stays with you, playing over and over, bringing comfort, excitement, or nostalgia.

We all have our favourite playlists—songs we return to time and again because they make us feel something deep inside. The rhythms, the lyrics, the melodies all combine to elevate our spirits, ignite our creativity, and pull us into a story.

Linocut prints do the same.

We are drawn to music that speaks to us, just as we are drawn to art that resonates. Some people love bold and abstract designs, while others are captivated by delicate natural details. In my own experience, I’ve seen people immediately connect with a particular print and bypass others. And that’s completely okay—because art, like music, is deeply personal.

Your Home, Your Personality

Without even realizing it, our homes reflect who we are. The furniture we choose, the colors we surround ourselves with, even the way we arrange our spaces—it all forms a picture of our personality.

Art is no different.

When you select a linocut print, it’s an extension of your individuality. Something about it speaks to you, pulls you in, and makes you want to live with it every day. And when displayed in your home, it adds an extra layer of warmth and personal connection, bringing beauty and meaning to your space.

A great print might remind you of a special place, a cherished memory, or simply the feeling of being outdoors. And when that connection happens, it’s powerful—it lifts your mood, sparks conversations, and fills your home with an energy that’s uniquely yours.

Log Fires, Rainbows, and Rivers

Think about the last time you sat around a campfire.

The flickering flames, the warmth, the quiet crackle of the logs—it pulls you in. Conversations become deeper as you gaze into the fire’s ever-changing patterns. It captivates you in a way that’s hard to explain.

Or consider a rainbow stretching across the sky after a storm. You pause, take it in, feel a rush of excitement, and maybe even call someone over to share the moment. It’s a simple, fleeting beauty, but it stays with you.

A river is the same—forever moving, shifting, reflecting light in mesmerizing patterns. If you stop and really look, you notice the ripples, the swirls, the rhythm of the current. It’s like a living piece of art.

What is it about these moments that speak to us?

Linocut prints carry that same pulling effect. A well-crafted print invites you to linger, to explore its details, to see more with each passing glance. The textures, the carved lines, the layers of ink—they all come together to create something you can truly lose yourself in, just like a song, a campfire, a rainbow, or a river.

The Allure of Linocut Prints

Not every song, log fire, rainbow, or river will capture your heart. And not every artwork will either. But when you find the right one, it stops you in your tracks. It draws you in, and you can’t look away.

A great linocut print has that magic. The careful balance of light and dark, the contrast of textures, the energy of carved marks—all combine to create a piece that feels alive. It pulls you into its story, inviting you to see something new each time you look at it.

Emotional Connection

John Muir once said, “The mountains are calling, and I must go.”

That’s the feeling a truly special artwork gives you. It transports you, makes you feel like you’re standing right there in the scene, experiencing the wind, the water, the light filtering through the trees.

Collectors often share how their prints bring them daily joy:

• “I can almost hear the waves in this seascape—it’s like I’m back on the shore.”

• “This tree print reminds me of my childhood walks through the woods.”

• “I love how the light plays through the branches—I never get tired of looking at it.”

A linocut print isn’t just an image. It’s a feeling, a memory, an emotional high that stays with you every time you see it.

Your Collection, Your Story

The art you collect is more than decoration—it’s an expression of who you are. Each print in your home tells a story, reflecting your personality, your experiences, and the way you see the world.

When you connect with a piece, it’s because it resonates with something inside you. And that connection makes the print more than just ink on paper—it makes it part of your home’s heartbeat.

As an artist, I create linocut prints not just to capture a scene, but to capture a feeling. My process is hands-on, each mark carved by hand, each layer of ink thoughtfully applied. No two prints are ever exactly the same, making each one a unique expression of my artistic vision.

More Than a Commodity

Linocut printing is not a mass-produced process. Each print is pulled by hand, inked individually, and carries the subtle variations that make it truly one of a kind. This is the beauty of handmade art—it holds the artist’s touch, the marks of the carving tool, the press of the paper onto the inked block.

Unlike mass-produced prints or digital reproductions, linocut art is made with intention and craftsmanship. It’s not about just having an image on a wall—it’s about owning something real, something with depth, something that carries the story of its making.

The Value of Handmade

Art is not about finding the cheapest option. It’s about finding the piece that speaks to you, that brings something meaningful into your life.

When you invest in a handmade linocut print, you’re investing in something authentic—something created with care, skill, and heart. It’s a piece of the artist’s journey, now part of yours.

Like a favourite song, a special print will keep calling you back. It will lift your spirits, spark memories, and bring beauty into your home every single day.

And that, in my mind, is the true definition of art.

 Thank You

 Joanne