When I was a teenager, I had a bumper sticker that stated “Why be normal,” which I pasted to the lid of my childhood toy box. It was my guiding phrase as I navigated the 80s punk years, and has continued to shape my life. May it shape yours, too!

This was a fantastic way to use up scraps of lino left over from other projects. It took testing and creativity to figure out which pieces fit where, and a steady hand as some of the scraps were old and dried out. I also decided to trim this piece differently than usual so it fits perfectly in a frame without a mat, which gives it a touch of modernity and works with the theme: why be normal!

Approximate size

• Printed area (not including the signature): 7" w x 9 1/4" h 
• Paper: 8" w x 10" h

Frame not included.

The colour may vary slightly from what you see on-screen.

Limited edition

This is a limited edition of 50 "variable edition" (VE) prints, individually numbered and signed.

"Variable edition" means that print you receive may not be exactly as shown in the photos. Each print is unique due the handmade nature of printmaking, which produces subtle differences based on the alignment of the paper and linocut, ink coverage and pressure while printing.

When printing, I keep the environment in mind

I use:

• real linoleum sheets that are made from all-natural materials like wood pulp and linseed oil, and are fully biodegradable

• Cranfield’s Caligo Safe Wash Relief Inks, which are oil-based but don’t require harmful solvents to clean up after printing

• heavyweight, fine-textured paper that is acid-free, meaning it uses fewer chemical agents during manufacturing and won’t yellow or break down over time

• as little packaging as possible to ensure the print arrives to you safely.