This is a digital print of an originally designed linocut inspired by the Irish and Scottish folklore of the Selkie. It is printed by a large format inkjet printer on card stock with a smooth matte finish.

Please note* The original handmade and handprinted Selkie linocut artwork is available for sale from this same shop here.

POSTER COLORS & SIZES:

Green background with beach decor 11" x 15"

Light grey fabric background with eucalyptus plant decor 11" x 16"

STORY DETAILS:

A splash of grey flippers, the salty smell of sea kelp, and a fierce sense of belonging to an underwater world, are the beating heart of this ancient folktale of the Selkie, mythical shapeshifting seal women from Irish, Scottish and Icelandic maritime folklore. The folktale is about how a Selkie's pelt is stolen from her by her human lover, and how she finds it again. At its heart, this story's theme is about loss and retrieval and resonates with those of us who have sacrificed something vital to us, such as a dream or passion, with the false hope of receiving love in return. . .and how important it is to reclaim it.

. . .May we always be in search of our pelts or already twirling in them, dusting them off, redesigning them. . .

GIFT IDEAS: This would make a great gift for a nature, mythology and/or folklore lover, and someone who loves the ocean and especially seals. It would also be a wonderful gift for a woman who feels like she is in the process of reclaiming a lost part of herself.

PACKAGING: This print will be carefully rolled in a recycled clear bag and shipped in a cylindrical Kraft paper tube.

Please note that the copyright of this work is retained by the artist.