This handcrafted linocut is inspired by the loon—its wild beauty, haunting call, and the ancient stories woven around it. In North American Indigenous folklore, Loon Woman is sometimes a keeper and witness to grief, a role that echoes the mournful, otherworldly quality of the loon's call. That mythology became part of the inspiration for this piece, but at its heart is the loon's beauty and mystery itself: a creature that seems to belong as much to the cosmos as to the lake. Its striking black-and-white plumage evokes stars scattered across its back and wings. On a quiet night in loon country, there seem to be three skies—the stars above, their reflections on the water, and the stars scattered across the loon’s back. Its call becomes the thread between them.

A thoughtfully handmade heirloom 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: 8” x 10”

PAPER SIZE: 10” x 14”

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

• Traditional Handmade Hosho Paper from Japan — a beautiful, traditional Japanese printmaking paper with natural white color and slight rustic texture.

• Traditional Handmade Kitikata Paper from Japan — a warmer toned, lightweight Japanese printmaking paper with smooth surface.

Please see the accompanying photos for a closer look at the unique qualities and differences between the two papers.

✨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. This print has free shipping for U.S. Customers. International customers, this artwork can be purchased in my Etsy shop.

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