After trying the cold laminating press I could not get a consistent print on the tetrapak collagraph prints. I bought a Sizzix Big Shot Pro Embossing and Die Cutting press in a sale to go with my Xcut press . Die cut presses are becoming a thing of the past, as they keep discontinuing them.This allows me to print A 3 and as long as the bed will go
2022 I was studying trees fascinated by the interweaving of the branches and texture of bark



New drypoint of Leeds .

New Kirkgate market print in the new style clouds This how dry and editions and for sale


Hope you like this latest woodcut. My tribute to the NHS. Leeds general hospital, Great George Street, Victoria frontage East extension. The view from the office when it was open. You would see the yellow emergency helicopter flying in saving lives. The storm clouds are heading in. Trouble ahead


Leeds arcade in the good old days when go out shopping. first block woodcut



Leeds university test print second block using extender for the sky. This experiment in trying to get texture and grain into the sky.

This is was a commission for woodcut print of the their children playing on the beach at the clock cafe Scarborough.

Sat out side Haredwood house in Leeds watching the red kites flying past, thought to myself this would make a good print. This woodcut single block using small soft roller to ink up the chatter as the sky.

Second block for Harewood house Selective inking with light blue sky blue shadow on the house light green hedges and bit colour on people.

The old office Leeds second woodcut block add shadow of trees and sky. Left this one just in shades of blue.

