Jane Duke
@janeduke.com
Fine art printmaker from York, England. Dapple scrumper. Sometimes found loitering in a medieval hall and talking to strangers. Not at home to joy sponges.
More professional and businesslike on Substack and my website. https://linktr.ee/janeduke
More professional and businesslike on Substack and my website. https://linktr.ee/janeduke
Fifth layer. Another two to go, I think, but then I originally planned this to be just six layers, and it's clearly going to be at least seven, so what the heck do I know?
November 26, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Fifth layer. Another two to go, I think, but then I originally planned this to be just six layers, and it's clearly going to be at least seven, so what the heck do I know?
I should think anyone who's watched The Traitors, let alone the Celeb version, might think this is a very welcome development.
November 25, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I should think anyone who's watched The Traitors, let alone the Celeb version, might think this is a very welcome development.
Hoardings advertising a new housing development on a slightly raised bit of land nearby tell us it will be called 'Minster View'. I imagine the sales rep hauling sceptical viewers up to a bedroom window and saying "You CAN see the Minster. It's over there, between the land and the sky".
November 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Hoardings advertising a new housing development on a slightly raised bit of land nearby tell us it will be called 'Minster View'. I imagine the sales rep hauling sceptical viewers up to a bedroom window and saying "You CAN see the Minster. It's over there, between the land and the sky".
Just so you know, I'm not doing a Black Friday sale, because I don't rip people off for the rest of the year. My work is priced fairly without an enormous margin that I can afford to slash for a promotion. (It is also hand made by me, a human person).
www.janeduke.com/ourshop
www.janeduke.com/ourshop
November 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Just so you know, I'm not doing a Black Friday sale, because I don't rip people off for the rest of the year. My work is priced fairly without an enormous margin that I can afford to slash for a promotion. (It is also hand made by me, a human person).
www.janeduke.com/ourshop
www.janeduke.com/ourshop
From PD James' second Adam Dalgliesh novel, written in 1963, the year I was born and very much in living memory. Ruddy Nora.
November 23, 2025 at 7:49 AM
From PD James' second Adam Dalgliesh novel, written in 1963, the year I was born and very much in living memory. Ruddy Nora.
Well that figures. Finally acknowledging they are essentially the pleb and posh versions of the same paper.
November 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Well that figures. Finally acknowledging they are essentially the pleb and posh versions of the same paper.
If you happen to be in York, and happen to walk down Stonegate, and happen to drop into Pyramid Gallery, and happen to go upstairs, you'll find this reduction linoprint, 'By the River', which depicts New Walk early on a May morning. (It's also available unframed direct from me).
November 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
If you happen to be in York, and happen to walk down Stonegate, and happen to drop into Pyramid Gallery, and happen to go upstairs, you'll find this reduction linoprint, 'By the River', which depicts New Walk early on a May morning. (It's also available unframed direct from me).
Worth walking through the snow last night to see @countarthurstrong.bsky.social's one-man 'A Christmas Carol', though curiously I now feel even less Christmassy than I did before...
November 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Worth walking through the snow last night to see @countarthurstrong.bsky.social's one-man 'A Christmas Carol', though curiously I now feel even less Christmassy than I did before...
It's November. It's York. It's the Treasurer's House Christmas Pudding Scone. IYKYK.
November 19, 2025 at 1:49 PM
It's November. It's York. It's the Treasurer's House Christmas Pudding Scone. IYKYK.
I'm supposed to be going out but I sat down to read a message and now this has happened. Send help.
November 19, 2025 at 9:32 AM
I'm supposed to be going out but I sat down to read a message and now this has happened. Send help.
Third layer on a reduction linoprint. Still doesn't look like much at this stage but it should start getting a bit more definition in the next layer.
November 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Third layer on a reduction linoprint. Still doesn't look like much at this stage but it should start getting a bit more definition in the next layer.
Day 4 of AccuWeather sending me repeated flood warnings, the latest just 11 minutes apart. They're not going to stop until I confirm I've climbed on the roof, are they?
November 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Day 4 of AccuWeather sending me repeated flood warnings, the latest just 11 minutes apart. They're not going to stop until I confirm I've climbed on the roof, are they?
Had a marvellous evening yesterday listening to @drjaninaramirez.bsky.social talking here in York, thanks to Toppings. (Very much looking forward to the HUGE new branch of Toppings opening here next year; I fear I might actually take up residence).
November 13, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Had a marvellous evening yesterday listening to @drjaninaramirez.bsky.social talking here in York, thanks to Toppings. (Very much looking forward to the HUGE new branch of Toppings opening here next year; I fear I might actually take up residence).
The first layer of a new reduction print always looks a bit rubbish. At least mine do. I have to keep the faith...
November 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The first layer of a new reduction print always looks a bit rubbish. At least mine do. I have to keep the faith...
*Brenda from Bristol GIF*
November 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
*Brenda from Bristol GIF*
Opening this weekend - York Printmakers at Pyramid Gallery, 43 Stonegate, York. Various printmakers, including me, will be there in person to chat to visitors at the formal opening Sat 8th Nov 11am-2pm. Gallery is open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.
November 3, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Opening this weekend - York Printmakers at Pyramid Gallery, 43 Stonegate, York. Various printmakers, including me, will be there in person to chat to visitors at the formal opening Sat 8th Nov 11am-2pm. Gallery is open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.
First use of a thermal vest for this morning's shift at @barleyhallyork.bsky.social. Winter is coming.
(I should point out visitors are perfectly comfortable because they are moving around and generally dressed for outdoors).
(I should point out visitors are perfectly comfortable because they are moving around and generally dressed for outdoors).
October 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM
First use of a thermal vest for this morning's shift at @barleyhallyork.bsky.social. Winter is coming.
(I should point out visitors are perfectly comfortable because they are moving around and generally dressed for outdoors).
(I should point out visitors are perfectly comfortable because they are moving around and generally dressed for outdoors).
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness.
October 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness.
Shocked I tell you, SHOCKED.
October 16, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Shocked I tell you, SHOCKED.
*bangs drum*
There is absolutely a need for art that shocks, disturbs and challenges, but THIS is why I unashamedly continue to create 'pretty pictures' of natural scenes. The lovely messages I get from people who have felt better after looking at them tell me I'm doing something worthwhile.
There is absolutely a need for art that shocks, disturbs and challenges, but THIS is why I unashamedly continue to create 'pretty pictures' of natural scenes. The lovely messages I get from people who have felt better after looking at them tell me I'm doing something worthwhile.
October 10, 2025 at 8:51 AM
*bangs drum*
There is absolutely a need for art that shocks, disturbs and challenges, but THIS is why I unashamedly continue to create 'pretty pictures' of natural scenes. The lovely messages I get from people who have felt better after looking at them tell me I'm doing something worthwhile.
There is absolutely a need for art that shocks, disturbs and challenges, but THIS is why I unashamedly continue to create 'pretty pictures' of natural scenes. The lovely messages I get from people who have felt better after looking at them tell me I'm doing something worthwhile.
'Rotter' not on Worgle's word list. I say.
October 7, 2025 at 5:48 AM
'Rotter' not on Worgle's word list. I say.
Another little video showing a reduction linoprint developing - this time in seven layers.
October 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Another little video showing a reduction linoprint developing - this time in seven layers.