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CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · 20h

Some more very tiny leaves. All
cut out by hand with my old scalpel (over 30 years old!).

CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · 2d

I’m rarely on here at the moment, I’m finding it hard to keep up with social media! Here’s a collage I’m currently working on, magical autumn with magical beings (my beloved cat Circe who died last year, you can just see her tail) 🤍

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CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · Aug 15

New business cards are here. Couldn’t decide on which images so I just went for as many possible!

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CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · Aug 14

The Tower collage. Made from my linoprints which I’ve cut up with a scalpel and rearranged into new compositions. Inspired by the tarot card and the Tower of Babel.

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CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · Aug 13

Summerland, an idyllic afterlife depicted in this collage. Each shape has been cut out from my linoprints with a scalpel so it’s a long process to put together. I’ll be offering giclee prints of this as it’s a one off, and quite a large collage.

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CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · Aug 9

Thanks very much!

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CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · Aug 9

New print Hesperus released today. Took my time, but decided the Greek god of the evening star was the title-one shining brighter than the rest. The colours don’t seem to come up as well when filming so at least I have some photos….

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CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · Aug 3

Recent print shenanigans. Comets as per usual but some are not behaving (ink coverage poor) so I’m giving the first colour longer to dry.

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CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · Jul 30

Heron from my Eden linoprint. Surrounded by Guernsey palms and a beautiful wildflower native to the island.

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CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · Jul 28

I might brave it at some point before the end of the year…

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CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · Jul 28

Thanks Mat! I think that’s why I’ve not put the edition out as I have so many prints with poor coverage of the gold…and the paper is so expensive. When I think of printing more I come out in a cold sweat.

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CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · Jul 28

Puffin, from my ‘Eden’ linoprint. Gold on black, celebrating the flora and fauna of the isle of Guernsey.

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CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · Jul 22

Beautiful Woad. I have seeds to start growing this next year, along with Indigo. I have plans to dye my own fabrics and print on them. I don’t have a proper garden so I’m hoping it’ll work in pots….

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Mat Pringle @matpringle.bsky.social · Jul 16

From the ‘Albina: The Land of Women’ linocut set this is a two colour print titled ‘F*ck Around and Find Out’.

The whole set is half price until Friday.
matpringleillustration.bigcartel.com

RTs appreciated. 🙌

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CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · Jul 11

A studio shot this morning. My ‘studio’ is actually a part of my front room that sections off. You don’t need a special studio to make art, you can just try to make it work wherever you are.

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CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · Jul 5

Not sure my ears ever recovered. On a search I saw that Metallica played 3 consecutive nights at the Astoria in early 90’s! I definitely missed that.

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CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · Jul 5

He’s been going for a while! I do remember it being amazing (school nights as well!) but can’t exactly remember who was on the bill for the three nights… there was definitely Testament, maybe Exodus but I could just be naming the bible…I think Slayer where there. Did a search but can’t find it!

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CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · Jul 5

Oh I didn’t know they were? I remember as a teenager going to the Astoria three nights in a row to see a line up like that (but without Metallica I think they were too big?)

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CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · Jul 5

‘Heathen’ print in gold. Lots of ideas behind this print relating to my Irish ancestors worshipping the earth and nature-called Heathens by the Catholic Church. I grew up Irish Catholic and the word was derogatory, aimed at those whose souls would be lost if they weren’t part of organised religion.

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CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · Jun 28

Now a copper version I think, to add to the silver…. #linoprint

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CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · Jun 27

Thanks very much!

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CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · Jun 27

Thanks so much Mat! I considered just throwing the block in the bin at one point. Not sure why colour reduction prints are always so difficult for me!

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CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · Jun 27

I’ve run into so many problems making this print. Printmaking certainly does teach you patience. Also that it’s okay to admit defeat, and to change course…..

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CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · Jun 19

Slight difference in the colour change with these details. They’ll make more sense with the next colour I hope. I’m finding it hard to keep up with posting to another social media site but will try my best in future!

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CallyConwayPrints @callyconwayprints.bsky.social · Jun 8

An update on my wreath linoprint. Onto the greens now. Not long to go until it’s finished. #linoprint

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