When it comes to my teenage years, my appearance could often be described as "weird." In contrast, the historically female artcraft of embroidery was once "characterized as mindless, decorative and delicate" (The Subversive Stitch). Here, I demonstrate the power of embroidery by having a traditional-looking pattern promote the pride of being unique—with my personal twist of using linocut printing instead of fabric and thread.

Approximate size

• Printed area (not including the signature): 6" w x 6" h 
• Paper: 9" w x 9" 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.