Swaledale II is an original linocut print depicting a view along the beautiful Swaledale valley in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Swaledale is known for its distinctive field barns, or locally known “cow’us”, which dot the landscape alongside traditional drystone walls. These barns were built in the hay fields, allowing farmers to store hay close to where their livestock grazed during the harsh winter months.

Inspiration

Many summers, I’ve cycled from Reeth through the Swaledale valley, past Muker, Keld, and up to Tan Hill. One of my favourite views, and a regular lunch stop, is a bench between Thwaite and Angram, overlooking this timeless landscape. This print captures the essence of that peaceful spot.

How it’s Made

Each print is hand-printed in Yorkshire using traditional linocut techniques. Swaledale II was created using the multi-block process, with five individually carved lino blocks, one for each colour. Each layer is printed by hand using oil-based inks on soft white, acid-free paper, with several days of drying between layers.

To see the process behind this piece, visit my blog: Making Swaledale II - 5 colour multi-block linocut print blog.

Product Details

Limited Edition: Signed and numbered, part of a small edition of 60 prints
Hand-printed onto 200 gsm soft white, acid-free paper.
Image Size: 160mm x 160mm
Mount Size: 305mm x 305mm (fits a 12" × 12" frame)
Mounted Original Linocut Print: Supplied unframed, mounted in a soft white, acid-free mount with a protective backing board, and wrapped in cellophane for protection.
Framed image shown for illustration purposes only.

As each print is handmade, slight variations in colour and detail may occur — this is part of what makes every print truly one of a kind.

Framing Advice

For help with choosing the right frame, visit my Printmaking FAQs page.

How to Take Care of Your Original Print

This original print is created using professional, high-quality oil-based inks, along with acid-free paper and mounts. While the inks have excellent lightfastness, I recommend hanging your print out of direct sunlight. Read more on my FAQs page.

This is an original hand-pulled linocut print — not a digital reproduction.

Proudly handmade in Yorkshire. Artist retains all copyright.