Ginkgo biloba 02 - A4 - Original Botanical Monoprint

Plant - Ginkgo biloba // Ginkgo, Maidenhair Tree.

Title - ''Ginkgo biloba 02''

Size and paper - A4 printed on premium watercolour paper.

Ink - Akua Printmaking ink - black. (Soy based)

This is an original print, 1/1. It is a multi layer print, having been reprinted a few times to create the depth within the print.

Process - Botanical Monoprint

This term is given to prints that are made one of a kind with plants. In order to create these prints I print directly with the plants themselves. My process starts by walking out in nature and collecting plants that I find along the way, in a variety of habitats from gardens, hedgerows and verges to woodlands and coastal areas. Once I have a collection of plants I have to press them before I can start printmaking, In order to create a detailed print with no smudges It works best if your foliage is pressed and dried. Pressing time on the plants vary depending on the species. For example, Daffodils have a long pressing time of 2-3 weeks due to their density and moisture content. Whereas, Forget-me-nots which are quite thin may only need 1 week in the press. After my foliage is pressed I get to work creating the prints, the first step is to coat the plant in ink, once the ink has been evenly spread on the plant I can then use it to create a print. I handprint all of my originals using a cold press laminator, which works similarly to an etching press however has rubber rollers instead of metal. The plant and the paper are sandwiched together through the press under a lot of pressure, allowing the plant to deboss into the paper. Once they've been rolled through the press I pull apart the plant from the paper and left in its place is the imprint of the inked plant.

If you'd like to know more about my process please visit my Instagram page for more botanical printmaking - www.instagram.com/alicia.studio

Packaging -

All original prints will come flat, packaged with a backing board and a compostable sleeve. Complete with a certificate of authenticity to provide you with the information that it is an original artwork.

Delivery -

U.K - Delivery within the U.K is a flat rate of £3.50 this is for first class signed for with Royal Mail. Your parcel will be tracked and a signature is required on delivery. This service is usually delivered between 1-2 working days. Allow up to 2 working days for dispatch.

Local Collection - if you are local to my studio (TR15) then you can collect if you'd like to, please select this option at the checkout.

Europe (EU) - Delivery within the European Union is a flat rate of £10 this is for Royal Mail International Tracked. Estimated delivery is 3-5 working days after dispatch. Allow 2 working days for dispatch. I am not responsible for paying any extra fees incurred, you the buyer will be responsible for this.

Rest of Word - Delivery elsewhere will be a flat rate of £12.50, this will be for Royal Mail International Tracked. Estimated delivery is 5-7 working days after distract. Allow 2 working days for dispatch. I am not responsible for paying any extra fees incurred, you the buyer will be responsible for this.

Please note that all the delivery times are estimations and there can be delays.

If you need anything sooner please contact me before placing an order.