‘Gladiolus’ is a relief print carved from linoleum and handprinted on lightweight Reeves BFK paper. The image size is an intimate 2.5x3.5” printed on 8x10” off-white paper. Each print has the edition number, title and my signature written beneath the artwork.

Thoughts on Gladiolus Flowers: The symbolism surrounding the Gladiolus which speaks to me most are remembrance, moral integrity, endurance and sincerity. Gladiolus is also the August birth month flower, which happens to be my birth month. The mauve color I mixed for this print leans into the feeling of compassion.

As these prints are handmade and handprinted, each print will vary. Handprinted work can never be as consistent as a digital printer, but these ‘inconsistencies’ reveal the charm and beauty of handmade artwork.

*Framing suggestion: It is ready to put in an 8"x10” frame and looks great with or without a matte.