The Hole of Horcum is an original linocut print depicting a view along the valley towards Levisham in the North York Moors.
 
Inspiration
The Hole of Horcum is one of North Yorkshire’s most dramatic natural landmarks, tucked away in the North York Moors National Park.
 
This huge natural amphitheatre was formed by natural erosion and spring activity, which weakened the sandstone and shale, causing a massive landslip during the last Ice Age. My favourite circular walk at the Hole of Hocum starts from the Saltergate Car Park and crosses Levisham Moor to Levisham, especially when the heather is in bloom. Read about my walk in my The Hole of Horcum blog.
 
How it’s Made
Each print is hand-printed in Yorkshire using traditional linocut techniques. The Hole of Horcum was created using the multi-block process, with two 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.
 
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.