Very nice handmade poster of a golden feather that is printed on white paper. The poster is printed from a linocut on Fabriano paper with gold paint that makes the feather stand out well. This poster is printed in a open edition and signed by the designer Monika Petersen.

Printing Press

Making a linocut is an intensive process. Monika (illustrator) first makes a sketch on the linoleum, then she cuts small detailed cuts in the linoleum with a gouge. As soon as the lino has been treated completely satisfactorily, the paint is applied to the lino with a rubber roller. With the help of a large printing press, the print is printed manually on special paper. Operating a printing press is hard work but Monika does it himself. It is a combination of craftsmanship and the structure to the moment that the first poster comes from under the printing press, that fascinates her so much. It is not possible to predict exactly in advance how a poster will come from under the press and that makes the work so exciting. With precise precision, she designs a flower or leaf that looks almost three-dimensional.

Signed

The posters are printed in a open edition (maximum 600 pieces) and are all signed by Monika. The technique used requires time because each poster is printed individually and by hand. The intensity of the color and print varies from print to print and that makes every poster so unique.