'A night in Venice' Original lino print No. VA 13 of 150 using Chine Colle to incorporate newspaper into the background (Unframed)

While the artist, Kim Blackshaw, lived in London, she travelled with her family to many countries close to the UK. On this occasion they travelled to Venice. Kim loved visiting Venice, she loved wandering and taking photos. Such a beautiful place.
Kim used a photo she took while on holiday to create this piece of artwork.

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‘Created to Create’ Kim has a strong faith in God and enjoys the beauty around her, both in nature and manmade structures. Kim has always enjoyed creating her own original art. It wasn’t until Kim attended teacher’s college that she discovered printmaking and found her preferred artform. Kim and her husband lived in London for many years and this is where Kim studied printmaking for five years. Kim uses the many photos she has taken on her travels as inspiration for her art work. She works mainly with lino but also works with etchings, lithographs, monoprints, collagraphs and screen printing.
One of Kim’s favourite techniques is reduction lino printing. Kim loves the unique look that printmaking creates in her artworks.
In 2023, at the Brookfield show, Kim was awarded First Prize and Best in Show for her artwork.