Eric Gaskell Linocuts
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Landscape
I am drawn to landscapes that exhibit evidence of human habitation, such as buildings, walls, and roads. Consequently, many of my drawings that have influenced or subsequently become linocuts share this characteristic. These linocuts depict a range of settings, from towns to hills to buildings.
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Townscape
Most of the drawings I make of landscapes have buildings in them, but I do make many drawings that are of individual or groups of buildings. Many of the linocuts I've made from these drawings are not true to the original place as I like to push and pull the perspective, angles and shapes. These linocuts depict a range of settings, from lone buildings to whole towns.
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Seascape
Over the years I have visited, not only many lovely parts of the UK, but also lost of Europe as well. While there I draw and paint, quite a lot. This has developed into many linocuts that are about the coast. Many of these works are abstract in nature, emphasising colour and form, others are more realistic. Some of these linocuts are taken from actual places ion and around the UK, others are complete flights of fancy. They are all cut, inked and printed by hand.
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Myths
Although I like abstract art and art that is simply a landscape, still-life etc I do find art that has a story more appealing. Over the last few years I have been making work that allows me to "bolt on" a story, a narrative. I've found the Greek, Roman and Norse myths to be very good anchors for my work.
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Canals
Over the years, I have travelled extensively across the country, capturing the canal network through my drawing and painting. A significant portion of these creations have been transformed into linocuts, some show a level of realism while others may present a more abstract interpretation. Many linocuts can be highly colourful, while others are more monochromatic and the styles and techniques vary widely.
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Little Canals
All the 45 small linocuts that appear in my little book called "Canal Linocuts" can be seen here. They are all approximately 150 x 100mm in size, created from in-situ drawings around the canal network. Along with the linocuts there are interesting historical facts and text about each, kindly written by my friend Paul Higson. All cut and printed by hand in my studio.
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Concept
This is the place I keep my work that just doesn't fit anywhere else. So that's still life, genealogy work, abstract ideas, figures... All linocuts in lots of differing formats and styles. All made by me, here in my studio.
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