Image of gecko linocut 'Sticky Feet' by Carolyn Murphy in the Twitter Art Exhibition 2017

Gecko linocut in charity sale

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Carolyn Murphy’s gecko linocut is now in Stratford-on-Avon at the Twitter Art Exhibition 2017, to help raise money for children’s charity Molly Olly’s Wishes. This year’s charity art sale on Saturday 1 April sees artwork from over 1000 artists from all over the world go on sale. Each artist contributed a one-off original postcard-sized piece of artwork to the exhibition and sale.

This is the first time that Carolyn has taken part in the Twitter Art Exhibition. Her two-plate reduction linocut of a gecko and butterflies, called ‘Sticky Feet’ sold on the opening night. For more ‘behind the scenes’ images and information on the complex process with stage images, see Carolyn’s blog

For unframed prints, please check out the website Shop.

Image of gecko linocut 'Sticky Feet' by Carolyn Murphy in the Twitter Art Exhibition 2017
Gecko linocut ‘Sticky Feet’ by Carolyn Murphy #TAE17

Clitheroe exhibition

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This week Carolyn Murphy visited the Longitude Gallery in Clitheroe, currently hosting an exhibition of work by Prospect Printmakers. Carolyn has 2 framed original linocut prints on show (one already sold) as well as a selection of unframed work in the browsers. The Clitheroe exhibition shows great variety and high quality printmaking in a great space close to Clitheroe Castle. It’s on until the end of March, so please do pop in if you are in the area.

To buy unframed work on-line, please visit the new Shop.

Image of a linocut called 'Darkness' by Carolyn Murphy which is part of the Bury exhibition

Bury Exhibition opens Friday

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A new Bury exhibition features a wide range of printmakers’ work under one theme. Prospect Printmakers are showing work at Bury Art Museum as part of the ‘Feared and Fanciful Futures’ exhibition. The exhibition opens on Friday 27 January and runs until 20 May.

Carolyn Murphy’s reduction linocut ‘Darkness’ will be included alongside other printmakers’ work.

Image of a linocut called 'Darkness' by Carolyn Murphy which is part of the Bury exhibition
‘Darkness’ by Carolyn Murphy

Inspiration for the work came from ideas of catastrophe, space exploration and her love of dark skies.

All are welcome at the opening on Friday (5-8pm).

Prospect Printmakers print at Alan Birch’s workshop at Prospect Studio in Waterfoot, Rossendale. A wide variety of printmaking techniques and some great interpretations of the theme are on show. The group also has unframed work in the Bury Art Museum Shop.

You can now buy available unframed original prints at the new on-line Shop.

The Boo art market

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Carolyn Murphy is taking part in The Boo Art market with other Prospect Studios printmakers on 26 & 27 November 12-4pm in Waterfoot, Rossendale. It’s a lovely, indoor venue & she’ll be including new work. There will be a selection of stalls from local makers, artists and craftspeople, and a café. It’s a great place to find original Christmas gifts. Hope you can make it! Please tell all your friends.

Image of Carolyn Murphy's 20:20 print exchange linocut 'Adjusting the Sails'

20:20 prints x 2!

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This year Carolyn Murphy is submitting 2 editions for the 20:20 print exchange – yes, sheer madness – one with Alan Birch’s Prospect Studios and another with Hot Bed Press.

Both linocut editions are all done and you can see images below. For more process and stage images check out Carolyn’s blog at carolynmurphyprintmaker.blogspot.co.uk.

A full edition takes quite a lot of space to dry! Both prints are 2 plate linocuts. They are ‘Adjusting the sails’ and ‘Meandering’, respectively. To buy an unframed print, you can now visit the on-line Shop.

Image of Carolyn Murphy's 20:20 print exchange linocut 'Adjusting the Sails'
‘Adjusting the Sails’ by Carolyn Murphy
Image of Carolyn Murphy's 20:20 print exchange linocut called 'Meandering'
‘Meandering’ by Carolyn Murphy
Image of Carolyn Murphy's 20:20 print exchange linocut edition 'Meandering' drying on the mantelpiece
Edition of Carolyn Murphy’s linocut ‘Meandering’ drying
Image of a linocut of a barn owl by artist Carolyn Murphy

Barn Owl in Parliament

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Carolyn Murphy’s linocut ‘Barn Owl’ is in a new book, called ‘The Elegant Fowl’ – a Printmakers’ Parliament of Owls. It’s a collection of original owl prints from 94 artists, published by Mascot Media,

The book retails at at £23.99.

Image of the front cover of a book of printmakers' owls 'The Elegant Fowl' published by Mascot Media and featuring Carolyn Murphy's 'Barn Owl'
‘The Elegant Fowl’ published by Mascot Media

Carolyn’s ‘Barn Owl’, a 2 colour linocut is featured in the book. It is an original print she created for her niece Amelia’s 4th birthday a few years back now. Amelia is very excited too!

Image of Carolyn Murphy's linocut 'Barn Owl'
‘Barn Owl’ linocut by Carolyn Murphy
The linocut comes in two versions, a blue and a reddish brown. The edition size for each one is just seven. Available unframed original ‘Barn Owl’ linocuts can be bought on-line in the Shop.

Manchester Cathedral Arts & Crafts Fair 15-16 July

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On 15th and 16th July there are stalls within Manchester Cathedral, selling arts & crafts. The Prospect Studios printmakers will be there with original prints – linocuts, etchings, monoprints & more – all by artist printmakers who are regulars at Alan Birch’s print workshops in Rossendale.

Carolyn Murphy’s prints are included. On Friday the fair is open 11am to 7 pm. Saturday opening times are 11am to 5pm. There’s some fabulous work on show and for sale. Hope you can make it!

Unframed available work is now for sale through the new on-line Shop.