Nimbostratus Over Flat Tor Pan
66 x 54 cm framed original botanical ink specimen with letterpress printing
About
As the wind blows, so the snow falls. This piece reminds me of the flat expanse at Flat Tor Pan. On the first few visits, it seemed to go on forever. Now, as we've become more familiar with the moor, it is still a vast stretch, but the quaking bogs are more familiar. Still, when the north wind blows in the dark clouds, it's best to zip up and prepare for the inevitable flurries. Nimbostratus is the named assigned to the low, dark clouds that often bring rain or snow (but without the thunderclaps). They often sneak up on you when you're on the moor. Sunshine one minute, low black clouds, and then the inevitable drenching in summer, or flurries in winter.
The oak galls used to create the botanical ink were all collected on Dartmoor. The text is entirely handset from wood and metal type. The printing was completed in our Princetown studio on our Soldans cylinder proofing press -- the largest known hand-powered proofing press of its kind remaining in the UK.
This is the second collection in our Wild Colour series, and the first collection to feature large works.
One of fourteen original works in this collection.
66 x 54 cm framed original botanical ink specimen with letterpress printing
About
As the wind blows, so the snow falls. This piece reminds me of the flat expanse at Flat Tor Pan. On the first few visits, it seemed to go on forever. Now, as we've become more familiar with the moor, it is still a vast stretch, but the quaking bogs are more familiar. Still, when the north wind blows in the dark clouds, it's best to zip up and prepare for the inevitable flurries. Nimbostratus is the named assigned to the low, dark clouds that often bring rain or snow (but without the thunderclaps). They often sneak up on you when you're on the moor. Sunshine one minute, low black clouds, and then the inevitable drenching in summer, or flurries in winter.
The oak galls used to create the botanical ink were all collected on Dartmoor. The text is entirely handset from wood and metal type. The printing was completed in our Princetown studio on our Soldans cylinder proofing press -- the largest known hand-powered proofing press of its kind remaining in the UK.
This is the second collection in our Wild Colour series, and the first collection to feature large works.
One of fourteen original works in this collection.
- Original botanical ink painting with hand-printed letterpress text
- Handmade watercolour paper by Barcham Green (watermarked 1981)
- Paper treated with stabilising mordant to extend botanical ink permanence
- Artwork dimensions: 40 x 56 cm
- Frame dimensions:
- Float mount with UV-protective glass
- Framed by Art Trade Guild G.C.F Qualified conservation framers
£950 including professional conservation framing.
- Original botanical ink painting with hand-printed letterpress text
- Handmade watercolour paper by Barcham Green (watermarked 1981)
- Paper treated with stabilising mordant to extend botanical ink permanence
- Artwork dimensions: 40 x 56 cm
- Frame dimensions:
- Float mount with UV-protective glass
- Framed by Art Trade Guild G.C.F Qualified conservation framers
£950 including professional conservation framing.
Price includes professional packing and shipping within the UK. International shipping will be priced and invoiced separately. Free local delivery within 2 hours of Princetown. Please allow 3 weeks for delivery. If the piece arrives damaged, please notify us immediately by email (information will be in the package) and we will discuss next steps (reframe, or full refund).
Price includes professional packing and shipping within the UK. International shipping will be priced and invoiced separately. Free local delivery within 2 hours of Princetown. Please allow 3 weeks for delivery. If the piece arrives damaged, please notify us immediately by email (information will be in the package) and we will discuss next steps (reframe, or full refund).
If, for any reason, you decide this work isn't for you on receiving it, you may return the work for a full refund within 14 days. This is your right by law (link opens in a new window). In the case of returns: we will arrange an art courier to collect from you. The cost of this return shipment will be deducted from your refund.
If, for any reason, you decide this work isn't for you on receiving it, you may return the work for a full refund within 14 days. This is your right by law (link opens in a new window). In the case of returns: we will arrange an art courier to collect from you. The cost of this return shipment will be deducted from your refund.
If you need help installing this piece, we are able to quote separately for this work. Please get in touch (studio@princetownpress.co.uk)!
If you need help installing this piece, we are able to quote separately for this work. Please get in touch (studio@princetownpress.co.uk)!
Care for this piece is the same as all other art: hang out of direct light and away from a direct source of heat.
Care for this piece is the same as all other art: hang out of direct light and away from a direct source of heat.
Oak gall ink has been used as official record keeping ink for hundreds of years due to its permanence. We anticipate the botanical ink will change over time. Every precaution has been taken to slow this inevitable change, including pretreating the paper, and using UV-protective art glass for the framing. Still, we encourage you to take a photo of the work every year on its anniversary so that you can record its progression over time. The letterpress ink is a custom blend from British ink makers, Hawthorn, and rated above 5 on the Blue Wool Scale and rated at the level needed for artists.
Oak gall ink has been used as official record keeping ink for hundreds of years due to its permanence. We anticipate the botanical ink will change over time. Every precaution has been taken to slow this inevitable change, including pretreating the paper, and using UV-protective art glass for the framing. Still, we encourage you to take a photo of the work every year on its anniversary so that you can record its progression over time. The letterpress ink is a custom blend from British ink makers, Hawthorn, and rated above 5 on the Blue Wool Scale and rated at the level needed for artists.