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VivA

@vivanz.bsky.social
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Lives in Aotearoa New Zealand. Retired after 25 years as educator. Proud mum & granny. Donkey and Whippet companion. Enthusiasms include knitting and reading (preferably at same time), growing native trees and veggies. A little obsessed with linoprinting.

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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Title is 'going under' - edition of 4.
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
A six layer reduction print I created for a wetlands themed exhibition in Hawkes Bay. I learned so much from this process ... including the importance of allowing time to let the layers dry ... and using tissue paper to add a pop of colour. #linoprint #printmaking #wetlands
A reduction lino print  in shades of brown and green, depicting a wooden jetty over water with reflectionsm also a rustic post and a floating orange life ring. The water is teeming with plant life.
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intrplnetsarah.bsky.social @intrplnetsarah.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
There’s a full Moon today! Let’s celebrate with some Moon art! The March full Moon is sometimes called the Crow Moon. #FullMoon #Moon #linocut
3-block linocut relief print of 4 crows sitting on a ragged fence with the full Moon behind them.
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Maria Strutz @mariastrutz.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
'Fox Moon' 🌘🌑🌒 I carved this linocut originally for the 2nd lunar eclipse of 2020 in celebration of foxes, their wild untameable nature and their ability to adapt to different environments, regardless of whether people like them or not 🦊🐾🧡 For today's #FullMoon and #LunarEclipse #FoxofTheDay
a fox running from right to left across fields. A full moon with a dark shadow on the right, with crescent moons on the moon's left and right. There are various crescents to the right of the crescent moon on the right, these could be the fox's tail in movement or ears of corn. Linocut, orange red, white and black, Maria Strutz
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Good job …welcome to linocut printing … it’s addictive!
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
'Running Iris' linocut by Australian printmaker Rachel Newling #WomensArt
Print featuring a plant with dark green speared leaves and blue and yellow flowers against a white background
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
#linocut
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
I tried something new recently - #linoprint on tshirts. Made for my niece and nephews, the designs are interpretations of the meanings of their given names. Enjoyed creating something so personalised for 3 special people. Would like to explore this idea more. #printmaking #linoprinting #handmade
Linoprinted t shirt with image of ‘shield maiden’Lino cut printed t shirt with image of ‘wolf man’ Lino print t shirt with image of ‘ankle puller’
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Jaq - Art &c @jaqarts.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Hugo Henneberg, (1863-1918) The Blue Lagoon, linocut, 1904
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Mr Natural @neilmatheson66.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Martin Trufitt-Baker. Winter Pinecone. #Linocut
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enolezdrata @enolezdrata.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
15x40 cm goat #linoprint #linocut
a two layers linocut: a goat tethered by the river at sunset. The background is a peach-to-pink gradient, with the main subject rendered in a single shade of brown; white sun and lights are the color of the paper.
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
I’m amazed and intrigued by your work … in a creative medium I have not been cognisant of before. Such skills to work freehand like that … impressive!
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Silhouettist @silhouettist.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
One of my favourite silhouettes by Battista Baj. Cut from black paper with scissors in the 1900s, probably in Italy, with some shading added in pencil. The cutting of the wing collar and spectacles is really great.
Silhouette of a man with beard and moustache facing left on a plain card. He has small, round spectacles and is wearing a cloth cap, wide neck tie and white, wing-collar shirt. Underneath is the artist's stamp: Baj.
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
That’s a lovely print!
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Working on my first ever #linocut commission … a friend asked for a nz-summer themed Christmas card design. This is a pohutukawa blossom (known as the nz Christmas tree because it blooms bright red on green in December). Planning to print in black then overpaint in red, green and gold.
A freshly carved linocut block depicting three blossoms and two leaves on a stem. A cutting tool lies next to the block.
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
They are cool … I love how some of the leaves slight overlap with the frame … makes them pop … I’ve been playing with bookmarks too and I’m going to steal this idea!
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
One of the things I like about reduction is the little overlapping not quite right bits … give each print character in my view! But it is also interesting to play with registration tabs and jigs to get it all lined up. I’m bracing myself to start on an A3 sized reduction with 5-6 layers. Gulp!
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Sarah Robinson @sarahdesigns.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Are you sick of AI slop? My mini linocuts make great little gifts for someone who appreciates all things original and human-made! #handprinted #madebyahuman #natureinspiration www.etsy.com/shop/SarahRo...
This is a photograph of 4 linocuts lying on a wooden table, surrounded by wild flowers. They're printed in black ink onto textured khadi paper and they feature a sun with a face, a bird on a branch, oak leaves with acorns and a spotty toadstool.
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Nice bold shapes!
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MFCarter @mfcarter.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Annie Soudain, Meadow Path is a vibrant linocut that invites you to wander—not just through a landscape, but through a memory of summer held in color and pattern.
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Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
I've TWO of these beautiful 'Witch & Hare' original linocuts by my mum, Jo, to give away to my Bluesky followers. The print is from my recently republished book, Help The Witch. All you have to do to enter is repost this story from the book (maybe give it a read too?) www.tom-cox.com/robot-2/
Witch, hare and herbs linocut by my mum.My book Help The Witch
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Sarah Robinson @sarahdesigns.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
I'm putting some greeting cards together for a couple of customers and enjoying the satisfying mix of colours and pattern. #thoughtfulgifts #illustration #linocut #shopindie #shopsmall www.etsy.com/shop/SarahRo...
This is a photo of some bundles of greeting cards which are tied with twine. They are all reproduced from my original linocuts and have design elements taken from foliage, flowers and seed heads. Some of them also have patterned borders with dots, scallops and stars.
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Matt Pearce art @mattpearceart.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
“First Day of Spring”, a two-layer #linocut print. The cat is Lily who I sadly lost in April, spring was her favourite season, and it’s mine too 🌱 #Welshart
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
It’s fabulous!
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
I love working in Prussian blue - and the white you’ve added brightens it really well!
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maura quint @mauraquint.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
It's the time of year again -- time to do your holiday shopping from independent artists. It's more important than ever to support people actually making stuff! If you're an artist or craftsperson of any kind, please reply to this with what you make and a link to your store and I'll share it!
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
I made this for a friend based on a photo of her and her daughter. I love how with #linocut a few simple lines can express so much ...
Lino print image in black and white depicting a mother holding a child.
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Bzzzzz - a lil #linocut experiment #bee #printmaking
A lino cut print of a bee against honeycomb. The print is made with two layers in yellow and blackTwo carved lino printing blocks. The one on the left is inked in yellow and the one on the right is inked in black. The layers combine to create a print of black bee on yellow honeycomb
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The Annex Galleries @theannexgalleries.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
In honor of #womenshistorymonth we offer a 1929 color linocut by #SybilAndrews, "Haulers." Andrews is among the most noted printmakers of the early 20th century, influenced by her early training in welding to her time at the #GrosvenorSchoolofModernArt www.annexgalleries.com/inventory/de...
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Sarah Robinson @sarahdesigns.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
I don't want to be on ghastly x anymore but it's where a lot of my sales come from so this post is a brazen request for shares to spread the word about my work on a kinder platform that isn't run by a dangerous megalomaniac! www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Sara... #selfemployedartist #ukgifthour #shopindie
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
A selection of small linoprint images printed onto used teabags. The repeated images show a steaming cup of tea, a jug, and a kettle
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
This was a neat little experiment - the challenge from our local print club was to incorporate something recycled in our #printmaking. I had been hoarding used #teabags for a while, so ended up making these cute little #linocut minatures. #tea #linoprinting #teapot
A small linoprint image of a kettle printed onto a used teabagThree small linoprint images printed onto used teabags. Each print is pasted onto a black card. The images are 'tea' themed, with a steaming cup of tea, a jug, and a kettle.A small linoprint image printed onto a used teabag. The image shows a steaming cup of tea in black ink.A small linoprint image printed onto a used teabag. The image shows a jug in black ink.
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
I've ditched insta and twitter - never felt better. Bsky #linocut feed is my only social media these days ... and not on my phone. Glance at news headlines once a day, make occasional tangible contributions to social change (e.g. through action or donation) make things, grow things, play, seek joy.
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
All good learning!
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
I loved attending my first branch meeting of PCANZ (print council) last year. A joy to meet experienced #printmakers. Each month there is a challenge. This time it was to #print using yellow. Proud to see my #linocut wētā bug among all those professional looking images. #printmaking #linoprinting
A selection of 16 prints by different artists laid on a table. All feature the colour yellow. Images include abstracts, a chair, pots, leaves, an insect, and a flower.
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Welcome! Your work looks great - look forward to seeing more.
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Very effective image …
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Yes, this! And I love how with Lino it manifests differently - and often better - as a print!
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Definitely pops more in the second pic …
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Nice job!
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Startling Lady of Gore @postnatodepression.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
"North Otago" Linocut by Colin McCahon, 1973 Ref 1979/44, Auckland Art Gallery
A black and white picture of- look. There's no way around this, it looks like a black triangle of pubic hair in between two plump thighs. I guess I could make some crack about Otago's fertile rolling fields, but I am a humble lesbian currently experiencing a Pavlovian reflex. I'm looking around for her cat right now. I'm going to leave lipstick marks on her thighs and she's going to stop me and ask what shade that is.
She has four other flatmates, all of whom are going to have to pretend like they didn't hear us fucking when I meet them in the kitchen two hours later for leftover tofu stirfry.
My girlfriend is in another city and I miss her.
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Meanwhile here in NZ it’s the middle of summer and I spent Monday on the beach with friends feeling anything but Blue! I love reminding myself that we live on a globe so when it’s dark and gloomy at my place it’s because it is a chance for other fellow humans to enjoy the sunshine!
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Good on you for your overhaul … Hope you like it here!
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Welcome - I hope you like it here! I’m in awe of you making the leap from career into full time art making. Wohooo!
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
So much nostalgia evoked by your image - love it!
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Wow!
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Good on you for phasing out … it’s much nicer here!
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Hi there! I felt exactly the same way about instagram and am very glad I made the move. It’s important to feel you are living in alignment with your values I think! Hope you find good connections here … there’s a lovely community of printmakers.
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
I share your obsession with tea and teapots … have you tried creating images on used teabags? I recently made these little #Linoprints which I turned into cards
A range of small Lino prints featuring teapots, cups and jugs printed onto used teabagsA small Lino print featuring a jug printed onto a used teabagA small Lino print featuring a teacup with steaming tea printed onto a used teabagA small Lino print featuring a kettle printed onto a used teabag
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VivA @vivanz.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Welcome - reckon you’ll like it here Arne!
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