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New member of the Printmakers Council

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Carolyn Murphy is now a member of the Printmakers Council. Carolyn joined in August this year after following some of the zoom talks by artist members on the organisation’s website. “I really enjoyed watching the member talks on the website, during recent lockdowns. I also got the chance to see the ‘Natural World’ online exhibition of members’ work. These inspired me to join,” explained Carolyn. “I am planning to balance my time between London and Manchester, over the next few years, so I hope to be able to visit future London shows in person and contribute fully to the Printmakers Council in time.”

The organisation formed in 1965 to promote new developments within printmaking and it has consistently promoted the place of printmaking in the visual arts since then. The organisation is artist-run and non-profit-making. In recent years, the Printmakers Council has organised exhibitions in London, across the UK as well as internationally.

‘Singing Ringing Tree II’, linocut, by Carolyn Murphy

Carolyn is excited to be a new member of the organisation and plans to contribute work for selection to future exhibitions. You can check out her profile page here. Her linocut ‘Singing Ringing Tree II’ was accepted into the Printmakers Council Archive at Scarborough Museums Trust. The archive dates from 1992.

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NEW cards on sale now!

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Six design of Carolyn Murphy’s original linocuts are now on sale as greetings cards direct to the public through Love From The Artist, a fantastic not-for-profit organisation.

The cards are blank inside and can be personalised with a message and images inside at no extra charge. Cards can be bought individually and are printed digitally on demand, so no stock or wastage. Cards are recyclable and printed using sustainable materials. Love From The Artist also supplies card retailers.

Carolyn’s cards retail at £2.50 each plus postage & packing. New designs will be added over the months ahead.

Cards are already on sale at the World Peace Café in Chorlton, Manchester alongside the Printmaking Exhibition which runs until 28 February. Work by artists & printmakers Carolyn Murphy and Cate Gibson is on display and for sale.

Image of Carolyn Murphy's 20:20 linocut 'Into the Woods' for the 2017 print exchange

20:20 linocut ready to deliver

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Carolyn Murphy’s 20:20 linocut for this year’s print exchange is ready – the edition of 25 original prints is all set to go. ‘Into the Woods’ is a multi-plate linocut 15 x 15cm in size and uses Caligo ink on Somerset paper. Carolyn is entering with Prospect Studios this year. Prospect is just one of around 40 printmaking workshops to take part in the 2017 20:20 Print Exchange, organised each year by Hot Bed Press.

Over 500 artists across the UK and further afield will take part in what has become a major event in the printmaking calendar. The exhibition of original prints tours the UK network of printmaking studios and the full collections will also be online.

Image of Carolyn Murphy's 20:20 linocut 'Into the Woods' for the 2017 print exchange
‘Into the Woods’ by Carolyn Murphy

Currently available work is on sale in the new on-line Shop.

Image of Manchester Old & New II, a new linocut by Didsbury printmaker Carolyn Murphy

Art on the Railings

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Didsbury printmaker Carolyn Murphy had a great day today at Didsbury Arts Festival’s ‘Art on the Railings’ event in Fletcher Moss park with fellow printmaker Cate Gibson. Despite the threat of rain the two stayed dry and enjoyed the music, on day 1 of this year’s festival. It could have been a bit warmer – for June!

Carolyn unveiled a new ‘Manchester Old & New II’ linocut (below). The printmakers had a great location and enjoyed taking part in the local festival for a second time. New cards of Carolyn Murphy’s linocuts are now available from the website of ‘Love From The Artist. Unframed work is for sale in the new on-line Shop.

Image of Manchester Old & New II, a new linocut by Didsbury printmaker Carolyn Murphy
Manchester Old & New II, a new linocut by Didsbury printmaker Carolyn Murphy

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.