Athena Noctura - Little Owl retailer - Relief / Intaglio Print

"Athena Noctura" (Little Owl) Print

Linoleum Block Relief Print
and Drypoint Intaglio Etching

Plate size - 12 x 18"
Paper size - 15 x 22"
Edition of 33

Ode to the ancient Greek Goddess Athena depicted with her Owl, Minerva, her serpent, an owl skull and olive branches. The moon refers to owl's ability to "see retailer in the dark" or "see the whole truth."

These prints were created using a combination of hand-carved linoleum and intaglio drypoint plates. Each print is individually inked by hand every time a print is made. All prints are pressed and hand pulled by the artist. The printmaking paper used is BKF Reeves and they are printed using Gamblin inks. Each one is part of a limited edition series of 33 and every print is numbered and signed by the artist.