Bold lines. Honest Process. Limited Editions.
Hand-carved linocut prints inspired by history, myth, and imagination.
Each piece is printed by hand in limited editions and available through my Etsy shop.
Linocuts | Limited Editions | Woodcuts | Handmade | Affordable | Collectable
"Queen of the Damned" is an original linocut print carved and printed by hand using traditional relief techniques. The image blends dark elegance with sacred iconography-framed in intricate linework and crowned with decay. This piece explores themes of mortality, reverence, and forgotten divinity.
Printed on 12 x 18 inch acid-free paper using oil-based ink, this is a limited edition of 25, each one signed and numbered by the artist. Due to the handmade process, slight variations make every print one of a kind.
- Hand-carved and hand-printed
- Oil-based ink on archival paper
- Paper size: 12 x 18 inches
- Edition of 25 (signed & numbered)
- Unframed
- Shipped flat with protective packaging
“The Hilltop Keep” is a hand-carved 18x24 linocut depicting a towering medieval stronghold rising above a winding village and sweeping valley. Each print is individually inked and hand-pulled, giving every impression a unique character and presence. The intricate architectural detail and dramatic landscape create a nostalgic, storybook atmosphere perfect for fans of fantasy, history, and traditional printmaking.
This original linocut print is carved and printed entirely by hand using professional oil-based relief ink on heavyweight archival printmaking paper. “The Hilltop Keep” captures the charm and majesty of an old-world fortress overlooking a clustered village, framed by distant mountains and swirling clouds carved with expressive texture. Every print in this limited edition is individually inked, aligned, and transferred by hand, ensuring subtle variations that make each impression one of a kind.
The artwork measures 18x24 inches and ships unframed to allow collectors to choose a framing style that best suits their space. Your print will be carefully rolled and packaged in a protective tube for safe delivery. This piece is ideal for lovers of medieval architecture, fantasy landscapes, and handcrafted traditional artwork.
Details:
Title: The Hilltop Keep
Print Size: 18 x 24 inches
Edition: Limited of 10, hand-numbered
Print Method: Hand-carved linocut block
Ink: Professional oil-based relief ink
Paper: Archival, acid-free printmaking stock
Process: Designed, carved, inked, and pulled by hand
Signature: Signed, stamped, and numbered by the artist
Edges: Deckled/clean cut may vary due to hand-printing
Style: Fantasy, medieval, architectural landscape
Frame: Ships unframed for safer transit
Packaging: Rolled in a protective tube with care
Origin: Handmade in the USA
Original hand-pulled linocut print by Uncle Don Prints.
Each print is carved, inked, and printed by hand using traditional relief printmaking methods. Subtle variations are part of the process and make each print unique.
Vita Brevis is Latin for “life is short.”
DETAILS
Title: Vita Brevis
Medium: Hand-carved linocut
Ink: Oil based relief ink
Color: Black
Paper: Archival printmaking paper
Image Size: 12 x 18 in
Edition: Limited to 25
Signature: Signed and numbered in pencil
PROCESS
Printed from a hand-carved linoleum block using a press. No digital processes are involved.
EDITION NOTE
This is a limited edition print. Once sold out, no additional prints of this image will be produced at this size.
SHIPPING
This print will be shipped flat in a rigid mailer and protected in a plastic sleeve. Frame not included.
ABOUT
Uncle Don Prints is the studio of Don McNiesh, a high school art teacher and printmaker focused on traditional hands-on processes.
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