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Chiara Mensa

@chiaramensaart

Printmaker focusing on #linocut — original wall art made with care in small batches and handprinted for a unique touch

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New week, new piece spotlight: 'BENEATH THE ICE' a limited edition #linocut print capturing the magic of life above and below the Arctic ice. Original copies are available from my online shop: chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/168586… #originalart #arcticwildlife

New week, new piece spotlight: 'BENEATH THE ICE' a limited edition #linocut print capturing the magic of life above and below the Arctic ice.

Original copies are available from my online shop:
chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/168586…

#originalart #arcticwildlife
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When I display them at art fairs, people really enjoy seeing the linocut blocks up close, so here is a look at the carved block for 'Beneath the ice' 🔍

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Closing this week by featuring the third piece in the series: 'AMAZONIA', aiming to capture the vibrancy and mystery of life under a #tropicalforest canopy at night Available from my shop: chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/168155… #linocut #originalprints

Closing this week by featuring the third piece in the series: 'AMAZONIA', aiming to capture the vibrancy and mystery of life under a #tropicalforest canopy at night

Available from my shop:
chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/168155…

#linocut #originalprints
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Off the back of my previous post, I thought it would be fun to ask you to have a bit of a guess: How long do you think 'AMAZONIA' took to carve from start to finish? ⌛9 hours ⌛6 hours ⌛15 hours ⌛10 hours

Off the back of my previous post, I thought it would be fun to ask you to have a bit of a guess:

How long do you think 'AMAZONIA' took to carve from start to finish?

⌛9 hours
⌛6 hours
⌛15 hours
⌛10 hours
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Picking up where I left off before a longer-than-planned summer break with a look at the printing process for "Amazonia". Hand-printed from a traditional linocut block in my home studio which arguably could do with some better lighting...😅

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Lots of carving has been going on behind the scenes to bring to life the 4th piece in my current series about ecosystems — can you guess what it will be about? #linocut #workinprogress

Lots of carving has been going on behind the scenes to bring to life the 4th piece in my current series about ecosystems — can you guess what it will be about?

#linocut #workinprogress
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"Through the looking grass" is the 4th #linocut print joining my series about habitats and ecosystems. It aims to capture all the little critters living among the grassy stalks in our local flower meadows. Available from my online shop: chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/175732…

"Through the looking grass" is the 4th #linocut print joining my series about habitats and ecosystems. It aims to capture all the little critters living among the grassy stalks in our local flower meadows.

Available from my online shop:
chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/175732…
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Bristol! I started running beginners friendly linocut workshops and the first event is coming up in less than a month! Tickets available through HEADFIRST BRISTOL hdfst.uk/e114166 #creativeworkshop #thingstodoBristol #whatsonBristol

Bristol!

I started running beginners friendly linocut workshops and the first event is coming up in less than a month! 

Tickets available through HEADFIRST BRISTOL hdfst.uk/e114166

#creativeworkshop #thingstodoBristol #whatsonBristol
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This is what has been on the carving table recently: introducing the 'Mangrove' lino block I have made good progress on it already and will share some close-ups soon — very small details to carve on this one! #linocutblock #carvinglino #mangrovehabitat #workinprogress

This is what has been on the carving table recently: introducing the 'Mangrove' lino block

I have made good progress on it already and will share some close-ups soon — very small details to carve on this one!

#linocutblock #carvinglino #mangrovehabitat #workinprogress
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Printing the first few copies of "Mangrove", an original linocut print, limited edition of 40 copies. Handmixed teal colour made using @cranfieldcolours safe wash inks #newwork #mangrovehabitat #waterbirdsofinstagram #linocutart #womenwhoprint #womenprintmakers #linoldruck

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"Mangrove" is the 5th limited edition #linocut print joining my series about habitats and ecosystems. It aims to capture the eclectic mix of feathers, fins and more that inhabit #mangroveforests. Available from my online shop: chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/178233…

"Mangrove" is the 5th limited edition #linocut print joining my series about habitats and ecosystems. It aims to capture the eclectic mix of feathers, fins and more that inhabit #mangroveforests. 

Available from my online shop:
chiaramensaart.etsy.com/listing/178233…
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On Monday I hosted the first in an ongoing series of beginner-friendly #linocut workshops - it was great fun! More dates are available, for info and bookings pop over to chiaramensa.square.site/workshops #thingstodoBristol #creativeclasses

On Monday I hosted the first in an ongoing series of beginner-friendly #linocut workshops - it was great fun!

More dates are available, for info and bookings pop over to chiaramensa.square.site/workshops

#thingstodoBristol #creativeclasses
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Come and immerse yourself in Luke Jerram's latest exciting art installation 'Tipping Point' at University of Bristol's Botanic Gardens this weekend bristol.ac.uk/news/2024/sept…. Find out more and book your ticket -->

Come and immerse yourself in <a href="/lukejerram/">Luke Jerram</a>'s latest exciting art installation 'Tipping Point' at <a href="/BristolUni/">University of Bristol</a>'s Botanic Gardens this weekend bristol.ac.uk/news/2024/sept…. Find out more and book your ticket --&gt;
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Super pleased to say that my #linoprints have taken over the walls of lovely Hart's Bakery near Temple Meads train Station in Bristol! Pop in to check it out TUES-SAT 7am-3pm

Super pleased to say that my #linoprints have taken over the walls of lovely <a href="/HartsBakery/">Hart's Bakery</a> near Temple Meads train Station in Bristol!

Pop in to check it out TUES-SAT 7am-3pm
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Throwback to last week hosting the 2nd in an ongoing series of beginner-friendly #linocut workshops - it was great fun and I was so impressed by the prints made! More dates available — for info & bookings pop over to chiaramensa.square.site/workshops #thingstodoBristol #creativeclasses

Throwback to last week hosting the 2nd in an ongoing series of beginner-friendly #linocut workshops - it was great fun and I was so impressed by the prints made!

More dates available — for info &amp; bookings pop over to chiaramensa.square.site/workshops 
#thingstodoBristol #creativeclasses