about the artist

rachel produces monoprints inspired by land and seascapes. she is constantly trying to capture something of the atmosphere that she encounters when walking in the hills of the peak district, or along the beaches of the llyn peninsular in north wales. having spent many happy hours in both places, they are a constant source of inspiration for her.

rachel tries to create layers and textures to reflect light, movement and form. her current process requires applying ink to a plate, then rolling, scraping, wiping and manipulating it. paper is then put over the plate and passed through the printing press.

with the process of monoprinting each print is unique and there is an element that cannot be controlled. this can reveal wonderful unexpected results, which are then worked into the development of the final image.

the story

nestled amongst the overhanging trees and undisturbed wildlife of epping forest, you will discover blackweir pond, or more affectionately known as ‘the lost pond’. this picturesque moment in time, was originally a humble gravel pit. the gravel found there is a remanence of glacial moraine, each piece left behind by a melting glacier which surrounded epping forest during the coldest part of the ice age. 

through layers of screen-printing and hand painted detail, rachel perfectly captures the atmosphere of this local treasure trove. the warm pinks and golds reflect on the water as the sun sets on another day. there is a distinct feeling to this place, a touch of the unknown and a wonderful secret of our local history held within. 

about the artwork

this is a mixed media screen print on wood with hand painted details. the artwork comes framed by the artist in a white wood tray frame. the framed piece measures 29.7 x 42 cm.

delivery

due to the artwork being framed, we recommend a courier delivery at an additional packaging & postage cost of £12. the artwork is free to pick up from our walthamstow snug.