Impressions of Nature Printmaking Competition

From Linocuts to Etchings, from Screenprinting to Collagraphs, there are a multitude of techniques that enable printmakers to make a strong impression. The Jackson’s ‘Impressions of Nature’ Printmaking Competition is inspired by the season of Spring. We are calling all printmakers to express their vision of nature during this special season. Depictions of wildlife and beautiful scenery all fit this theme.

If in doubt, have a look at our ‘Springboard’ on Pinterest for inspiration and ideas.

Jackson’s ‘Impressions of Nature’ Printmaking Competition

We are accepting submissions until April 16th, 2015.
We look forward to seeing your entries!

The Prize

The winner chosen by our judge, Nick Morley, will receive £250 worth of Caligo Safe Wash Oil Inks.

Caligo’s innovative range of oil-based inks can be washed away with liquid soap and water, without the need for harmful and often more expensive solvents. Ideal for printmakers interested in a safe and non-toxic alternative. Caligo ‘safe wash’ inks are available for both relief and intaglio printing.

The People’s Choice winner chosen by public vote will win £150 worth of Jackson’s Art gift vouchers. There will also be gift vouchers for second and third place.

How to Enter

Submit your entry here or though the ‘Printmaking Competition’ tab on our Facebook page .  You may only enter one picture. Please ensure that your image is the correct way up before submitting. Please enter your email address correctly as it is the way we will contact the winner. The maximum jpeg file size is 3MB. To allow the image to be zoomed please make your image a minimum of 1000px wide. Please fill in all required fields or it will not accept the submission.

After all entrants have submitted their work, Jackson’s Art Supplies will compile a short-list. Nick Morley will pick a winner from the short-list. The short-list will also be featured on Facebook and a ‘People’s Choice’ artwork will be chosen by public vote. Please note that the method we are using to verify the votes means each voter will need to log in with Facebook.

The Judge

Nick Morley will be our judge for this competition. He is an artist printmaker, teacher and head of Hello Print Studio in Margate. He specialises in Linocuts and Screen printing.
His illustration commissions include book covers for Penguin, Faber & Faber and The Folio Society, thirteen drawings for Frankie Boyle’s book Work, Consume, Die and a front cover for Icon magazine.

Read our interview with Nick Morley on the Jackson’s Art Blog.

Eligibility

Artworks for this competition must be submitted by the artist who created it. The competition is open to all artists of any age. All forms of printmaking are accepted (original prints). Artwork should depict the natural world.

Important Dates

• Entries are accepted from the 1 April to 16 April, 2015.
• The short-listed candidates will be announced on the 17 April, 2015.
• The public vote begins on 17 April and closes on the 30 April, 2015.
• All winners will be announced on 1 May 2015.