For Vermont artist William Hays, the idea of positive and negative is everything but black and white. He takes the simplicity of linoleum block printing to new levels with his beautiful and complex prints. Each of Hays' prints unfolds color by color, creating a layered mosaic of carved shapes, carefully fitted into a composition that conjures a sense of mood and place dear to the heart of the artist.

Hays has taken the simple process of block printing to new levels. His prints transcend the limitations of a knife and a block of linoleum. His careful and intricate techniques of carving are brilliantly reflected in the rich textures and colors of these intimate prints. From the traditional to the innovative techniques of reduction printing, Hays' linocut prints stand apart in execution and design.

Each archival print in the edition is an original work of art. There are slight variations from one print to the next. Hays hand prints each on 100% rag paper using professional, oil-based inks that are quite beautiful and rich. Each print is created in a strictly limited edition. Once the last print in an edition is sold, they are no longer available. The prints are available for purchase online, by mail and by phone. You can also see William's prints in person at galleries in Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Nova Scotia as well as at The Artist's Loft Fine Art Gallery.     William H. Hays