It has become an annual tradition at Jackson’s!
Each year we ask artists to submit a photo that will encourage people to make their own linocut Christmas Cards.
Since there are so many lovely, skilled printmakers on Twitter we always do the competition there. Every year we get some great photos from creative artists.
This year we have a winning photo from Anthea Bee, that will feature in our newsletter about printing your own cards. Anthea will receive a £50 Jackson’s gift voucher.
We have also selected eight runner-up photos and the photographers will each receive a tube of Caligo Safewash Relief Ink.
Winning Photo
Anthea Bee
Lino printing Christmas cards in two colours.
Runner-up Photos
Creative cards using linocut printmaking!
Louise Thompson
Christmas Mouse Lino print cards red berry added with acrylic on cut eraser stamp.
Andrea Clement
Linoprint and collage for cards with hares and robins
John Bide
A compilation of photos from his making of a linoprint of a Christmas robin. He said he was “hoping to give others inspiration to try linoprinting as I only started at the beginning of October “
Caitlin Lawlor
An edition of intricate snowflakes using the time-honoured spoon burnishing method.
Rachel Willock
A colourful graffiti-inspired Christmas card.
Melanie Hunt
A very effective graphic design for this reindeer Christmas card.
Kelly Burgess
Kelly said she is feeling inspired for the festive season and enjoys using washable inks.
Tina Hagger
She said the two linoprint designs fit in the press together, halving the Christmas card production time.
Make Your Own Cards
We hope these great examples of printmaking will encourage you want to have a go at making your own linocut Christmas Cards this year!
Here is an earlier blog post that might help:
Create Your Own Festive Cards Using Lino Print
Click on the underlined link to go to the Printmaking Department on the Jackson’s Art Supplies website.
Postage on orders shipped standard to mainland UK addresses is free for orders of £39 or more.
