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Mabs Drawlloween Club Day 2: Vampire Quick double layer as I was dying for a good bloody red in the background. Was feeling for the creepier vibes with a dash of Salem’s Lot. #mdwc26d2 #drawlloween #linocut #vampire #spookyseason

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 01/10/2026

Doing Drawlloween again! Here’s Day 1: Moth Maiden - but minus the maiden. Just couldn’t get my head around it so defaulted to Mothman - they are kinda genderfluid any way! Come along for spooky month with me and watch me slowly lose my mind creating a new piece every day 😅 #mdwc26d1

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 20/09/2026

A fun little linocut commission I was asked to do earlier in the year of an authors childhood pets who featured in her memoir - www.forestavenuepress.com/bookshop/p/p...

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 09/09/2026

Spooky season is coming! Couldn’t resist getting some treats and these tins on my trip into town. M&S tins are becoming a bit of a tradition and this Lush one was just too good to miss! 🎃🎃🎃

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 02/09/2026

New linocut print! My interpretation of a Hand of Glory (mummified hand of a hangman used for opening locks and occult purposes!). Mine is obvs a bit more embellished and tatted up+it would usually hold a candle, not be one! Whitby Museum has the only surviving one I believe! Available on the shops!

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 30/08/2026

Carving the last few details on a new linocut - printing up next!

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 27/08/2026

Carving some flames 🔥 on the new linocut.

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 23/08/2026

Adding a little skull to this new linocut print - because why not everyone loves a 💀 right?

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 21/08/2026

Fiddly fingerprint carving with my smallest gouge. Luckily the lino didn’t break which is always a risk!

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 19/08/2026

Taking it slow with a new linocut print. Enjoying the meditative flow that comes from working on a new piece, can't really rush traditional printmaking either, well not safely. A little detail to focus on to start.

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 29/07/2026

Ooo it's been a very long time since I posted anything - sorry about that! I've had a pretty busy start to the year tho, with some lovely linocut commissions like the one pictured. More details on how to commission me if that piques your interest! www.blockforest.co.uk/pages/commis...

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 13/07/2026

Such sad news to hear of the passing of Sam Neill - I only just rewatched his stella performance in Event Horizon over the weekend. A real actor from my childhood as Jurassic Park was a particular obsession growing up. You’ll be sorely missed!

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 26/04/2026

Happy Alien Day!! Think I might have to put one of these iconic films on tonight. Not sure which one tho - I honestly love them all (yes even Prometheus and Covenant). Here’s a little linocut print I made a lifetime ago - should try my hand at the xenomorph again now I’ve been carving longer!

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 16/03/2026

If I’d known back at the end of 2024 that I was making artwork that would feature in a multi Oscar winning movie, I would never have believed it! Utterly thrilled to see the team of Sinners get so much deserved recognition! 🏆🏆🏆🏆

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 16/02/2026

Finally got this amazing screenprint by the late, great Dan Hillier framed and up. It’s such a breathtaking print and only wish Dan had been around longer to continue producing such outstanding work like this. Solely missed!

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 14/02/2026

Wishing everyone a lovely valentines day! Thanks to everyone who bought a card this year - it has been an awful start to the year with sales massively down, so really appreciate those of you who grabbed something this time around! 🖤 I’m off to watch some horror films as my love life is sadly dead 💀

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 08/02/2026

Last few days to get a card in time for valentines! Be quick or miss out! www.blockforest.co.uk / www.blockforest.etsy.com

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 06/02/2026

Last few days to grab a valentines card! Here's one of my linocut ones of two little loved up vamps 🧛🖤🧛 www.blockforest.co.uk

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 02/02/2026

What a fitting day for these beautiful vinyls from Made by Mutant to show up given Sinners just won best score and best compilation soundtrack at the Grammy’s! I picked up this copy as only just learned they used my prologue illustrations for the sleeves! Here they are with the original print I made

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 01/02/2026

Deep in Valentines printing - only another week for UK orders - get em while you can! My two little loved up vamps - also available at Derby Museums if they still have stock! #valentines #vampire #goth #linocut #illustration

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 31/01/2026

Only another week to get any valentines orders in! My most popular linocut card has been having a good run again + is available as a slightly cheaper reproduction for the first time too over on Etsy. blockforest.etsy.com

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 28/01/2026

Last of the new Valentines cards this time around. A little sequel to my other vamp card. UK orders close next week so make sure you give it plenty of time to get to you in time for the big day! www.blockforest.co.uk/products/you... #valentines #vampire #dracula #bats #love #goth

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 27/01/2026

Another new valentines card up in the shop. Always like a cheeky little demon. Last chance for US/Canada/everywhere else orders is tonight. www.blockforest.co.uk/products/you...

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 24/01/2026

New valentines card - this big bad wolf is gonna eat you up. I will leave the definition of eat up to you. www.blockforest.co.uk/products/big...

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 22/01/2026

Honestly so surreal to have been a tiny part of Sinners and seeing it blow up the way it has. Never for a million years thought I would have my work feature in an Oscar nominated film 🤯

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 21/01/2026

Printing up one of the fav linocut cards - always does well for Valentines altho it’s slow this year, has everyone broken up or something? P.s. never thought I’d use a Jonas brothers song but this fit too well 😂 Available over on the shops!

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 18/01/2026

A little peek into the making of one of my linocut illustrations for ‘Sinners’. Can’t believe this is a year ago, and still surreal to have my work on film. You can read more in detail in my portfolio over on my website. www.blockforest.co.uk #sinners #Illustration #Art #linocut #sinnersmovie

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 16/01/2026

Been busy working on some new valentines cards. Here’s one of them, who needs a sappy Cupid when you could have a little devil instead! #devil #demon #illustration #🖤 #spooky

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 11/01/2026

Gearing up for Valentines - having two card holidays back to back always makes for lots of linoprinting! #linocut #valentines #baphomet #spooky #folklore

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 08/01/2026

Human artists, use only one piece to convince people to follow you

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 31/12/2025

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year! Another year flew by with me not creating much, but as we’re being reflective I thought I’d post another piece from ‘Sinners’ that I’m so proud of. Still have to pinch myself that I was a small part of such a big and beautiful thing! Ty for all the support!

Shot from sinners opening prologue designed by Blockforest

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 14/12/2025

Tomorrow is the last day for 1st class post so get any orders in quick - never know how well Royal Mail is delivering either, so earlier the better! www.blockforest.co.uk

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 12/12/2025

Stuck for gift ideas? A nice fluffy jumper is always a good one - otherwise the yule cat (jólakötturinn) might come and eat you. 😺 Last weekend for 1st class delivery on all cards!

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 10/12/2025

One of my fav Krampus cards from a couple of years back, I always enjoy finding a new scene or scenario to put this little devil into each year! International orders have now closed but it's still available for folks in the UK for another week. www.blockforest.co.uk/products/kra...

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 08/12/2025

A couple of linocut Mari Lwyd cards have reappeared in the shop, will be the last time they make an appearance tho as they are a nightmare to print 😂 www.blockforest.co.uk/products/mar...

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 06/12/2025

On a mission to watch some dark Christmas themed films I’ve not seen: tonight’s was ‘Christmas Bloody Christmas’ - good, but I slightly lost interest once the hot guy got mangled 😂

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 05/12/2025

Happy Krampusnacht! Krampus is coming I hope you’ve been good!! All my Krampus cards are available for a limited time over on my shops! www.blockforest.co.uk #krampus #krampusnacht #creepmas #christmas #goth #spooky #devil #folklore

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 04/12/2025

Got a ‘new’ game in for my time off (which can’t come soon enough). How in the hell did Soul Reaver come out 25 years ago - I played the og to death! Can’t wait to revisit Nosgoth.

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 04/12/2025

The elf on the shelf can do one 😝 wouldn’t last a minute next to this one. One of my linocut cards reborn as a lovely reproduction print. 🤘🏻

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 03/12/2025

New zine alert! Passion project of Emma Cownley, a freelance writer, it’s such a fun read with interviews from artists and musicians. I was lucky to have a little feature on the inside cover with my Cat Coven print! Go get a copy at: www.earwyrm-zine.co.uk Would make a great little stocking filler!

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 02/12/2025

Ok let’s be honest who’s already got a tree up? I need to get my act together and get decorating like this little vamp. One of my most popular cards as who doesn’t love a vampire! 🧛🏻🎄 #vampire #creepmas #gothmas #goth #horrorfan #spooky #yule #christmas #xmas #nosferatu #monsters

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 01/12/2025

Stuck on what to get that mystical friend in your life - here’s a few witchy gift ideas! 🎁✨🧙🏻‍♀️ www.blockforest.co.uk

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 28/11/2025

I broke with tradition this year and released another new Krampus card design. I just can't get enough of this mischievous little monster! www.blockforest.co.uk/products/gre...

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 24/11/2025

It's coming up quicker than you think! So here's fair warning of my last ordering dates for Christmas! All my creepy cards and linocut prints are available over on Etsy and my shop - www.blockforest.co.uk

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 22/11/2025

My other new linocut card this year! Even vamps enjoy a bit of carolling, just don't invite them in after... www.blockforest.co.uk/products/vam...

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 18/11/2025

Leaning into creepmas as always with these spooky and probably cursed baubles. New card this year! 🎄🎄🎄 #baubles #christmasdecorations #tinsel #christmas #gothmas #creepmas #pumpkin #halloween #goth #vampire #skeleton #krampus #frankenstein

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 15/11/2025

This years Krampus card is now ready! Sixth year of making them so full blow tradition now. I have to make Christmas spooky somehow, and krampusnacht is coming... 👹 www.blockforest.co.uk/products/kra...

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 08/11/2025

Have you seen the new Frankenstein yet? Def more of an adaptation than a faithful retelling, but done with Del Toro's stylistic flair, a visual feast! Loved it, and Elordi's performance was a highlight, a stunning monster. Here's my linocut rendition of the mad scientist himself Victor Frankenstein

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 07/11/2025

Today's the day! Can't wait to watch Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein tonight!! Hearing such good things and it's great to see some monster movie classics given new breath. Here's my little linocut Frankenstein's monsters bookmark (I just call him Frankie).

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Mikey @blockforest.co.uk · 31/10/2025

Rest in Peace And finally my Overgrown Cemetery print from drawlloween 2023. www.blockforest.co.uk/products/cem... Hope you've enjoyed spooky season. Promise there is new stuff on the way, I'm looking forward to long winter evenings on the couch drawing and carving away. Happy Halloween! 🎃

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