Welcome
Based in Shrewsbury, Mike is a printmaker, graphic designer and illustrator whose work bridges nature, community and imagination. With a background in wildlife and architectural illustration, his current passion lies in printing, particularly linocuts and etching, always exploring fresh ways to blend bold shapes, colour and narrative.
Featured Artwork
CLEMATIS
This hand-printed reduction linocut celebrates the bold, decorative style of the Arts & Crafts movement.
A glimpse into the craftsmanship and patience behind this intricate technique.
Here you can see the printing process, from the initial sketch through each colour stage to the final composition. After each layer the lino plate is carved away and the next colour printed on top. Each print is individually inked, registered, and pressed by hand, making every piece subtly unique. The final work is available in our shop.
Medium: Reduction linocut print
Edition: 12
Dimensions: 45×45cm
About
Mike is a graphic designer and illustrator based in Shrewsbury since 1993. Creative from a very early age, he studied illustration at Portsmouth College of Art & Design. Mike turned his attention to linocut printing a few years ago and has since tried a wider range of printmaking techniques.
Linocut printing lends itself very comfortably with Mike’s approach to imagery. He uses strong colour and shape to create his quirky, individual style. A strong compositional awareness creates a journey through the picture, inspired by, rather than depicting a specific scene. Much of his imagery is based on nature and landscape, developed from a long interest in the natural environment. He regularly adds a human element to the picture, enabling engagement with the viewer and contrasting with the countryside scenes.
When Mike is not printing he runs a successful graphic design business – MA Creative. He specialises in projects for environmental organisations, arts projects and community groups.
