Author Archives: Keith Tunnicliffe

THANK YOU to Mark Reynolds of Glasgow who has just paid £100 for my donated linocut of this lovely rescued Greyhound. All proceeds to Born to be Wild to help with all the wonderful work they do with injured wildlife! [Latest example] Yesterday saw the arrival of this lovely buzzard. It had been hit byContinue reading “Every little helps!”

The wonderful Art-Deco Shoalstone Sea Water Pool in Devon. I absolutely love this sea water pool and so I have gone off-piste to create this print. Hope you like it!

SUE Gear from Bude has been running Born to be Wild for over 20 years, helping injured animals and releasing them, once cared for, back into the wild. Currently Sue is looking to fund a new ‘Hospital Shed’ and we, with your help, would like to support her wonderful work. My original linocut of thisContinue reading “Born to be Wild…”

Nice to be featured as Artist of the Month …. [Quote] My artist this month is a linocut artist to tie in with my Media of the Month – print. Printmakers it seems are extremely busy so I’m delighted to get Keith on board. He has been quite modest as most recently he enjoyed hisContinue reading “Artist of the Month…”

My Original Linocuts of Swans in Flight, Hollyhocks on the Allotments and Prospect Cottage created for The ARTIST Magazine are now available via my website. Thoroughly enjoyed creating these and having them featured over 3 monthly issues. Now off to work on something I find so exciting and something that has been a part ofContinue reading “Now released …”

Today I entered into my 10th year of uploading a pic each day on to my social media! Not always art but an image each day that I find uplifting and an initiative I started to show that there is something every day that can cheer us up, or make us smile. This image isContinue reading “#PicoftheDay”

‘Hollyhocks on the Allotments’ My third and final linocut reduction feature in The Artist Magazine in shops now! Really enjoyed doing this series of tutorials! The full series will be available to purchase soon…

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you for following my News and a sincere thank you for all who have purchased my art during these troubled times. Stay safe and stay well!

My original linocut of Swans in Flight is featuring in the current issue of The Artist Magazine [Jan 22] … I have always been fascinated by the serene and beautiful Swans that glide gracefully on our waters. These three swans inspired me to create this linocut after seeing them take flight dramatically after being spookedContinue reading “Swans in Flight …”

Totally inspired by a wonderful photograph taken by https://jbellas.co.uk/ my take on this London street scene. Capturing the area around The Spice of Life off Shaftesbury Avenue this linocut is one of four original prints now available.

Capturing the calm beneath the Pier. Rolled out the Blue then Black/Blue on an soft lino …

Prospect Cottage, Dungeness is featuring in the current issue of The Artist Magazine [Dec2021] together with a tutorial on creating your own Christmas Cards … Prospect Cottage, the former home of artist and film director Derek Jarman, has a garden that reflects the bleak, windswept expanse of shingle with the use of driftwood, pebbles andContinue reading “Prospect Cottage …”

A loose and atmospheric line and wash capture of the fishing boats tied up on the quayside.

Very proud to have 3 consecutive features coming up in The Artist Magazine over the Winter months. Full updates on here shortly. The articles, together with a Christmas Card initiative, are categorised as tutorial workshops. More soon!

The UK provides a huge source of inspiration for artists, with dramatic coasts and amazing countryside. My August initiative looks to capture this for you. Each day throughout August I am offering via my website Blog, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter pages, an Original Artwork, unframed and Post Free, for just £95. [Available framed 500×500] IfContinue reading “AUGUST- unframed”

Capturing the twists and turns of the River Dart across the rolling hills from Sharpham to Totnes in the glorious Devon countryside. Thoroughly loved capturing this view of the descending River Dart in my Contemporary style. This unique and original linocut is now available. 300 x 300 [Framed 500 x 500] Priced at £160 incContinue reading “Down the Dart …”

Feeling Proud having been commissioned to create a linocut by the family of Guy Maunsell. The British Civil Engineer was the designer of the World War II Naval sea forts and Army forts. I am currently creating a collection of original and unique linocuts, the latest of which are available from my Gallery Page, withContinue reading “Maunsell Forts…”

My April Challenge [to myself in Lockdown] is to sketch a scene each day. 1 April … Today I sketched, later adding a little watercolour, a boatyard on the Thames! 2 April … Happy Easter! Our little Easter Egg tree! 3 April … Orleans Gallery Twickenham 4 April … Captured Baardvark on its way upContinue reading “Sketch a Day!”

Throughout this month I have added poems to my pictures and, even I, enjoyed this one. As I have now uploaded daily for over 3000 days in a row I may struggle to create poetry to add each day 😀 Since Lockdown One began last year, there’s been builders either sideThe sound of drills justContinue reading “Skip Art…”

Thoroughly enjoyed searching for a poem to go with my art over the past month [ https://larkstudios.co.uk/gallery/ ] so I’m having a bit of fun with places that have featured in my life [so far] … 1 of 12 … Mist over Pendle [always windy] No one can tell me,Nobody knows,Where the wind comes from,WhereContinue reading “Tracks of my Years…”

Final day of my Challenge to myself and, just like Drawing, Painting or Linocutting I have really enjoyed the journey. My final picture is a bit of fun in the sun! Lockdown has been really difficult for many and this little initiative has not only made me target a part of the day with aContinue reading “Have Fun …”

Every Picture tells a Story … Day 7 – Escapism …It is so easy for an artist to escape to anywhere in the world through their art. If you love Italy then I hope you enjoy this watercolour. Whether it be Venice, Rome or any of the many wonderful places Italy has to offer youContinue reading “Art, Stories, Poems and Quotes …”

Day 3 – Back home … For my third artwork I have captured a late evening shot of Fishing Trawlers moored up after days at sea.  This scene has been extremely popular with lovers of our UK Coast and is inspired by the wonderful atmosphere of the fish quay in Brixham. It is extremely dangerous atContinue reading “Back home …”

Throughout February I will be featuring and making available original artworks together with a short story showing the inspiration for the work… The feature will be posted on the Gallery page daily and hopefully be of interest to you in what inspires my work. https://larkstudios.co.uk/gallery/

Lovely feature in the Artist Magazine depicting my White Swans linocut one of 4 celebrating not only the bird life on the Thames but also the beers of Thames Side Brewery. The River Thames and its environment has inspired many artists over the years with its pageantry, atmosphere and wildlife. Recently its birdlife has inspiredContinue reading “The Artist Magazine”

Thank you to everyone for all the wonderful attention my art has received this year. I hope you have a much better 2021 and I look forward to creating works you will like. Whilst predominantly a linocut artist I love to create the occasional watercolour. A Bevy of Swans … Loose Watercolour that captures anContinue reading “Thank you …”

ART for Christmas … Support your local #microbrewery Buy any of my original #linocut artworks from the wonderful Thames Side Brewery and as a thank you for hosting my work 25% of sales will go to Andy & Michelle and their local business. #WhiteSwan #BlackSwan #EgyptianGoose #Heron Each original linocut is sized at 300×300 [FramedContinue reading “Thameside Brewery”

Original watercolour viewed from the National Gallery. ORIGINAL WATERCOLOUR Original watercolour 40 x 30 [Framed 53 x 43] £140 plus £15 Post/Pack … This iconic scene is one of my favourite views captured following a visit to the wonderful National Gallery and then painted in my loose watercolour style.

This beautiful chap is an original linocut inspired by a commission for his new family following being abandoned and rescued by Battersea. He has found a great home! ORIGINAL LINOCUT This original linocut is sized at 300 x 300 [Mounted & Framed 500 x 500] and is available £140 + £15 Post/Pack Thank you againContinue reading “Rescued …”