The Story Behind the Artwork: Introduce a sense of serene, organic elegance into your interior with this original hand-carved linocut print. Taken directly from an intimate still-life graphite and ink drawing of a chrysanthemum flower, this botanical artwork captures the dense complexity, fluid movement, and geometric beauty found within natural flora.
Chrysanthemums have long held a legendary status across art history, representing autumn, longevity, and rebirth. In this composition, I wanted to utilise the bold, graphic language of relief printmaking to translate the soft layering of the heavy petals into a textured, high-contrast work of fine art. The deep interplay between the rich ink and the natural, heavy texture of the cotton paper highlights the raw graphic "character" of the bloom. This print functions as a timeless botanical statement piece for minimalist or mid-century spaces and makes an exceptional Melbourne-made gift for gardeners, flower enthusiasts, and collectors alike.
The Hand-Carved Printmaking Process & Influences: Printmaking is a slow, deeply methodical, and intensely tactile craft. Every artwork begins life as an intricate sketch in my Melbourne studio before spending many hours being meticulously hand-carved into the linoleum block.
My studio practice draws deep creative inspiration from the rich historical legacy of celebrated Australian printmakers like Margaret Preston and Barbara Hanrahan. I am also profoundly influenced by the aesthetic of 20th-century Japanese master printmaker Un'ichi Hiratsuka and the pioneering philosophy of the Sōsaku-hanga ("creative prints") woodblock movement. By honouring this hands-on tradition—where the artist maintains total creative control over every stage, from initial sketch to hand-inking and hand-pulling the print on a manual press—each sheet carries its own unique soul, ink density, and subtle texture variations that digital prints simply cannot replicate.
Art Subject: Chrysanthemum Flower Botanical Study (Still Life)
Edition Type: Strictly limited edition of only 15 prints worldwide, hand-signed and numbered by the artist.
Certificate of Authenticity: Every print includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity documenting the exclusive edition details, archival materials, and artist details.
Premium Paper Stock: Heavyweight Cotton Rag Paper (250 gsm). A premium, museum-grade archival fine art paper with a beautifully smooth, matte surface that is highly durable and acid-free for lifelong preservation.
Studio Ink: Professional, sustainable, soy-based block printing inks.
Print Size (Inked Area): 28cm x 28cm (A classic square format)
Total Paper Size: Approx. 50cm x 60cm (Includes generous, elegant borders for easy matting and custom framing).
Note: As each item is individually hand-carved and pulled from the block, slight variations in ink texture and tone will occur, making your limited-edition print truly one-of-a-kind.
Dispatch Time: Safely packed flat and shipped from my Melbourne studio within 2–4 business days.
Australia & New Zealand: Carbon-neutral standard shipping is completely included in the total cost.
International Worldwide Delivery: An additional flat rate of AU$10 will be applied at checkout for tracked international shipping.
Combined Shipping: Purchasing more than one artwork from the studio? An extra AU$4 is added for combined packaging at checkout.
The Story Behind the Artwork: Introduce a sense of serene, organic elegance into your interior with this original hand-carved linocut print. Taken directly from an intimate still-life graphite and ink drawing of a chrysanthemum flower, this botanical artwork captures the dense complexity, fluid movement, and geometric beauty found within natural flora.
Chrysanthemums have long held a legendary status across art history, representing autumn, longevity, and rebirth. In this composition, I wanted to utilise the bold, graphic language of relief printmaking to translate the soft layering of the heavy petals into a textured, high-contrast work of fine art. The deep interplay between the rich ink and the natural, heavy texture of the cotton paper highlights the raw graphic "character" of the bloom. This print functions as a timeless botanical statement piece for minimalist or mid-century spaces and makes an exceptional Melbourne-made gift for gardeners, flower enthusiasts, and collectors alike.
The Hand-Carved Printmaking Process & Influences: Printmaking is a slow, deeply methodical, and intensely tactile craft. Every artwork begins life as an intricate sketch in my Melbourne studio before spending many hours being meticulously hand-carved into the linoleum block.
My studio practice draws deep creative inspiration from the rich historical legacy of celebrated Australian printmakers like Margaret Preston and Barbara Hanrahan. I am also profoundly influenced by the aesthetic of 20th-century Japanese master printmaker Un'ichi Hiratsuka and the pioneering philosophy of the Sōsaku-hanga ("creative prints") woodblock movement. By honouring this hands-on tradition—where the artist maintains total creative control over every stage, from initial sketch to hand-inking and hand-pulling the print on a manual press—each sheet carries its own unique soul, ink density, and subtle texture variations that digital prints simply cannot replicate.
Art Subject: Chrysanthemum Flower Botanical Study (Still Life)
Edition Type: Strictly limited edition of only 15 prints worldwide, hand-signed and numbered by the artist.
Certificate of Authenticity: Every print includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity documenting the exclusive edition details, archival materials, and artist details.
Premium Paper Stock: Heavyweight Cotton Rag Paper (250 gsm). A premium, museum-grade archival fine art paper with a beautifully smooth, matte surface that is highly durable and acid-free for lifelong preservation.
Studio Ink: Professional, sustainable, soy-based block printing inks.
Print Size (Inked Area): 28cm x 28cm (A classic square format)
Total Paper Size: Approx. 50cm x 60cm (Includes generous, elegant borders for easy matting and custom framing).
Note: As each item is individually hand-carved and pulled from the block, slight variations in ink texture and tone will occur, making your limited-edition print truly one-of-a-kind.
Dispatch Time: Safely packed flat and shipped from my Melbourne studio within 2–4 business days.
Australia & New Zealand: Carbon-neutral standard shipping is completely included in the total cost.
International Worldwide Delivery: An additional flat rate of AU$10 will be applied at checkout for tracked international shipping.
Combined Shipping: Purchasing more than one artwork from the studio? An extra AU$4 is added for combined packaging at checkout.
