This is a hand-carved linocut print of a delicate violet, the birth flower for February.
 
I've always loved the symbolism of violets – they represent modesty, humility, and faithfulness, which I think really suits their quiet beauty. This piece is all about that delicate nature, with lots of lovely negative space around the flower itself.
 
The violets are printed in a rich purple, contrasted by a sunny yellow pop of colour behind them. It's printed on gorgeous, natural mulberry paper – I'm a big fan of this paper because it has these beautiful little flecks of mulberry throughout, which adds to the natural feel of the whole piece. I use vibrant, lightfast oil-based inks for a really rich colour.
 
This is a limited edition print of 50. Because each print is hand-pulled and hand-burnished using a baren (no printing press here!), there may be slight variations, making each one truly unique. This adds to the special, handmade nature of each piece.
 
The print itself fits a standard 10x8 inch frame, and the paper size is 21cm x 26cm.
 
It comes mounted on flat cardboard and wrapped in biodegradable cellophane, so it'll arrive with you as beautifully as it leaves my studio. Everything is hand-packaged by me, and it's posted flat in an A4 envelope, meaning it should fit right through your letterbox! I also like to wrap everything in tissue paper for that extra bit of care. Delivery is included for anything over £15.
 
To keep your print looking its best, it's recommended to mount it within a frame, ensuring it doesn't touch the glass, and avoid displaying it in direct sunlight.
 
This violet print is part of a series I'm creating throughout 2025, capturing a different flower each month. I'm so excited to share this ongoing project with you!
 
The photos I've taken try to capture the colours as true to life as possible, but please remember that colours might vary slightly depending on your monitor settings.