Nature by Lori Biwer-Stewart

This is an original linocut by Lori Biwer-Stewart of Osage, Iowa. "Nature" is an original miniature linocut print created and hand pulled in my studio on heavy weight Stonehenge printmaking paper. Each is hand painted with lightfast inks, so each print may vary slightly. Many animals gather around this big old oak tree. I even have some stacked rocks resting on one side. This is a one color print. The image is printed on a natural rice paper. The paper has visible darker fibers in it that fits the image. Image size: 2" x 3.5" Edition size: 26 Frame size:  Unframed piece is mounted on a piece of archival foamboard and packaged in a plastic sleeve. Signed and titled in pencil below the print. Linocut is a type of relief print. Relief printing is a technique where a piece of paper is “stamped” by the top surface of the plate painted in ink. A design is cut into the linoleum surface with a sharp knife and chisels. My education is in graphic design and that has been a big advantage to me as