"This portrait is a bit unique in that it is not a painting, but a print. We had a lovely couple from New York City who stayed with us at our B&B for a week in 2008. Since they are collectors of works on paper, they commissioned me to do a portrait of the two of them in linoleum cut.

This is very unusual for me. Normally a portrait is a one of a kind. And normally, portraiture is not done with block printing. It is an inexact art and difficult to get a good likeness. As well, fine art prints are done in order to create multiple images. But, this does solve a problem that can go along with some portraits; who gets the portrait when the subject passes away?

No problem in this case! They received seven images with which they are planning to make gifts to their family members and friends. A great idea, I think!"