The Story Behind the Artwork: Breathe vibrant, natural warmth into your space with this original hand-carved linocut print, featuring an intricate illustration of sunflowers opening at various, beautiful stages of growth. From a tightly wound, geometric bud to a spectacular, fully unfurled blossom, this botanical study celebrates the natural cycle, movement, and graphic patterns found within local gardens.
Sunflowers are more than mere summer blossoms; they are a timeless symbol of joy, longevity, and warmth. In this composition, I wanted to explore the bold, structural language of relief printmaking to translate the soft, delicate petals and dense, textured seed-heads into a deeply graphic work of fine art. The stark, high-contrast interplay between the rich ink and the organic tone of the paper accentuates the individual character of each stalk, making it an elegant statement piece for modern interiors or a highly unique, Melbourne-made gift for nature lovers.
The Artisan Studio Process & Creative Influences: Printmaking is a slow, deeply methodical, and intensely tactile craft. Every artwork begins life as a detailed ink illustration in my Melbourne studio before spending countless hours being meticulously hand-carved into the linoleum block.
My studio practice is heavily anchored in the 20th-century Japanese Sōsaku-Hanga ("creative prints") movement, alongside the historic legacies of celebrated Australian printmakers Margaret Preston and Barbara Hanrahan and the profound aesthetic of master printmaker Un'ichi Hiratsuka. By honouring this creative philosophy—where the artist maintains total control over every stage, from initial sketch to hand-inking and hand-pulling the print on a manual press—the final artwork carries a distinct, human character. Because I ink and press each sheet individually by hand, no two impressions are completely identical. Each limited-edition run carries its own unique soul, ink density, and subtle variations that digital prints simply cannot replicate.
Technical Specifications
Art Subject: Sunflowers Botanical Study (Floral Still Life)
Edition Type: Exclusive limited edition of only 15 prints, hand-signed and numbered by the artist.
Certificate of Authenticity: Includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity documenting the exclusive edition details, archival materials, and artist details.
Premium Paper Stock: High-quality, eco-friendly Awagami Editioning Bamboo Paper (170gsm). Masterfully crafted in Japan from 70% sustainable bamboo and 30% recycled pulp, this museum-grade fine art paper has a small ecological footprint, is completely acid-free, and is archival for lifelong preservation.
Studio Ink: Professional, sustainable, soy-based block printing inks.
Print Size (Inked Area): 30cm x 40cm (A standard vertical rectangle format)
Total Paper Size: 43cm x 52cm (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.
Shipping & Studio Delivery Information
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: Breathe vibrant, natural warmth into your space with this original hand-carved linocut print, featuring an intricate illustration of sunflowers opening at various, beautiful stages of growth. From a tightly wound, geometric bud to a spectacular, fully unfurled blossom, this botanical study celebrates the natural cycle, movement, and graphic patterns found within local gardens.
Sunflowers are more than mere summer blossoms; they are a timeless symbol of joy, longevity, and warmth. In this composition, I wanted to explore the bold, structural language of relief printmaking to translate the soft, delicate petals and dense, textured seed-heads into a deeply graphic work of fine art. The stark, high-contrast interplay between the rich ink and the organic tone of the paper accentuates the individual character of each stalk, making it an elegant statement piece for modern interiors or a highly unique, Melbourne-made gift for nature lovers.
The Artisan Studio Process & Creative Influences: Printmaking is a slow, deeply methodical, and intensely tactile craft. Every artwork begins life as a detailed ink illustration in my Melbourne studio before spending countless hours being meticulously hand-carved into the linoleum block.
My studio practice is heavily anchored in the 20th-century Japanese Sōsaku-Hanga ("creative prints") movement, alongside the historic legacies of celebrated Australian printmakers Margaret Preston and Barbara Hanrahan and the profound aesthetic of master printmaker Un'ichi Hiratsuka. By honouring this creative philosophy—where the artist maintains total control over every stage, from initial sketch to hand-inking and hand-pulling the print on a manual press—the final artwork carries a distinct, human character. Because I ink and press each sheet individually by hand, no two impressions are completely identical. Each limited-edition run carries its own unique soul, ink density, and subtle variations that digital prints simply cannot replicate.
Technical Specifications
Art Subject: Sunflowers Botanical Study (Floral Still Life)
Edition Type: Exclusive limited edition of only 15 prints, hand-signed and numbered by the artist.
Certificate of Authenticity: Includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity documenting the exclusive edition details, archival materials, and artist details.
Premium Paper Stock: High-quality, eco-friendly Awagami Editioning Bamboo Paper (170gsm). Masterfully crafted in Japan from 70% sustainable bamboo and 30% recycled pulp, this museum-grade fine art paper has a small ecological footprint, is completely acid-free, and is archival for lifelong preservation.
Studio Ink: Professional, sustainable, soy-based block printing inks.
Print Size (Inked Area): 30cm x 40cm (A standard vertical rectangle format)
Total Paper Size: 43cm x 52cm (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.
Shipping & Studio Delivery Information
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.
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