Kingfisher

The Kingfisher.

I’ve always thought Kingfishers were such extraordinary birds. Their bright blue-green feathers and warm orange chest make them almost look unreal. Although they can be found here in the Netherlands, I’ve never been lucky enough to see one in the wild. I would absolutely love to change that.

For this linoprint, I wanted to capture that striking colour combination. The vivid orange of the sky echoes the warm orange of the Kingfisher, while the deep blue-green of the bird flows into the water. Soft sage green in the leaves and riverbank adds a quieter, natural tone and balances the brighter colours. The white areas are left as the colour of the paper itself.

Edition
Limited edition of 21

Paper
Unbleached Simili Japon Ivory paper

Ink
Cranfield Caligo Safe Wash inks

Printing Method
Printed using the jigsaw (puzzle) printing technique. Each print is hand-printed using a Woodzilla handpress, making every piece one of a kind.

Because of the handmade process, colors and details may vary slightly. The print and paper may have imperfections, which are part of the charm of the work.

Each print is signed and numbered on the front. It’s not possible to choose a number.

Colors may differ slightly from what you see on screen.

All rights remain with the artist, also after purchase. This artwork may not be copied, reproduced, or used in any form without the artist’s written permission.

Frame and passe-partout are not included.