Francis Allwood

Francis makes characterful original prints, inspired by British wildlife and designed to make you smile. She loves drawing and uses intaglio printmaking methods, especially collagraph; the range of expression that can be gained by manipulating cardboard (or even an old oat milk carton) is particularly exciting! Every print is inked up by hand and run through a traditional etching press – a slow, rhythmical and meditative process. The magic of that peel and reveal as the image emerges always makes the effort worth it!

As well as original prints Francis brings a variety of greetings cards based upon her original designs.