This handcrafted linocut is inspired by the loon in the wild and in folklore. There are countless folktales of women who are mothered and nurtured by birds, reminding us of our belonging to the flock, folding us back into the feathered wings of a universe that mothers. On a quiet night in loon country, there seem to be three skies—the stars overhead, their reflections on the lake, and the stars scattered across the loon’s back. The call of the loon becomes the thread between them all. I wanted to weave that sense of motherly comfort, cosmos, and belonging into this original design—to make visible the thread that runs between stars, water, loon, and self.

A handmade keepsake for the soul who hears something ancient and familiar in the loon’s call, and wants to bring a little of that wildness home.

PRINT SIZE: 6” x 6”

PAPER SIZE: 8” x 8”

MATERIALS: This design is hand printed with Cranfield archival printmaking ink and is available on three professional-grade archival paper options:

1) Black ink on Traditional Handmade Kitikata Paper from Japan — a warm toned, lightweight Japanese printmaking paper with smooth surface.

2) Prussian Blue ink on locally made Strathmore Paper – a white, modern archival quality printmaking paper.

3) Prussian Blue ink on Arnhem 1618 - a heavyweight (cardstock thickness) white printmaking paper from the Netherlands.

These papers are professional-grade, offering excellent quality and longevity. They are priced differently to reflect the sourcing and material costs of the papers. Please see the accompanying photos for a closer look at the unique qualities and differences.

✨Complete the pairing — pair this print with another loon-inspired work and enjoy special bundle pricing when you purchase them together. Please note: this pairing only comes printed in black ink with the Kitikata paper.

HANDCRAFTED: Because every print is individually hand-carved, slight variations and natural carving marks are part of what makes each piece a distinctive work of handmade art. Authentic carving textures and small handmade variations are a beautiful part of the process, adding depth, character, and one-of-a-kind charm to every print.

PACKAGING: This print will be packed in a recycled clear bag and shipped in a rigid cardboard mailer. A one-page insert including a description of the folktale is included with the print.

SHIPPING: All my prints are packaged and shipped out within 1-3 business days. Free shipping for U.S. customers. International customers, please order this print in my Etsy shop.

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