Carrie creates contemporary, modern linocut prints inspired by nature and the countryside surrounding her. Many of her designs are based on photos she has taken whilst out and about or subjects she is particularly interested in, such as moths and other insects. Her prints are produced using a variety of techniques including multi plate linocut, and sustainable etching with Tetrapaks. She particularly enjoys using perspective in her street views to create a 3D effect which draws you into the image. Carrie’s studio is based in the village of Stamford Bridge, between the historic city of York and the rolling beauty of The Wolds and her favourite part of the process is carving the designs on Lino. She finds it is such a meditative, calming process, and she can get lost in hours of mark making with just some music for company.
Carrie has a degree in 3D Design, but is self-taught as a printmaker. She has taken part in a number of exhibitions with York Printmakers at Pyramid Gallery, The Leaping Hare Gallery and the Annual York Printmakers Print Fair, as well as exhibiting at York Open Studios in collaboration with other artists and from her own studio, and at the Craft Centre and Design Gallery in Leeds. You can find more of her work on her website and Instagram page.
www.CarrieLyallPrintmaker.Folksy.com
