Carolyn Murphy’s new ‘September Evening’ linocut is all set for this year’s 20:20 Print Exchange. The work shows the view looking west from the artist’s home at twilight. It suggests peace and calm – a haven in the city. All 25 prints in the edition are dry and were delivered yesterday. “This is a view … More ‘September Evening’ new linocut for the 20:20
This is that time of year when around 500 printmakers, up and down the the country, and some overseas have submitted their 20:20 edition of prints. Carolyn Murphy has taken part in this print exchange since 2011, as part of Prospect Studios Printmakers or Hot Bed Press, or both. The 20 x 20 cm prints … More 20:20 time of year
Prospect Printmakers joined Sally & Brett on BBC Radio Lancashire today to talk about printmaking. Carolyn Murphy joined Alan Birch (left) of Prospect Studio and fellow printmaker Peter Cave (right) in the BBC Radio Lancashire studio in Blackburn to talk about their new Pennine exhibition. The printmaking exhibition runs until 17 June at The Whitaker … More On BBC Radio Lancashire
A new exhibition of Pennines-inspired work from Alan Birch’s Prospect Printmakers opened on Saturday 21 April in Rawtenstall’s Whitaker Art Gallery and Museum. This group exhibition includes Carolyn Murphy’s latest linocut ‘ Halo’. The Pennines exhibition runs from 21 April until 17 June 2018. It includes new work by 20 artists in a wide range … More New ‘The Pennines’ printmaking exhibition
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 … More 20:20 linocut ready to deliver
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 … More The Boo art market
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 … More 20:20 prints x 2!
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 … More Manchester Cathedral Arts & Crafts Fair 15-16 July