UNDERBRUSH: small prints

This series of prints strive to capture the micro landscapes that one may see as they travel through the lush forests in and around Seattle. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I have always appreciated the organic geometry found in common undergrowth landscapes. These prints strive to capture the complex shapes of light and dark formed by mundane collections of trees and scrubs.

Black and white linocuts appeal to me for this series because the primitive method, combined with an analytical study of nature can come together to create complex images that rely only on the ‘on’ or ‘off’ representation of the black ink or the white paper. Having the entire image printed in one moment creates an immediate snapshot – a moment defined – of the constantly changing natural environment.

Underbrush 28, a black and white linoleum block
print of the forest undergrowth of Northwest Washington State by artist Nicholas Brown.

Underbrush 28
linoleum block print
22" x 30" (56cm x 76cm)
edition of 25
©2012 All rights reserved.

Underbrush 22, a black and white linoleum block
print of the forest undergrowth of Northwest Washington State by artist Nicholas Brown.

Underbrush 22
linoleum block print
22" x 30" (56cm x 76cm)
edition of 25
©2012 All rights reserved.

Underbrush 18, a black and white linoleum block
print of the forest undergrowth of Northwest Washington State by artist Nicholas Brown.

Underbrush 18
linoleum block print
22" x 30" (56cm x 76cm)
edition of 25
©2008 All rights reserved.

Underbrush 17, a black and white linoleum block
print of the forest undergrowth of Northwest Washington State by artist Nicholas Brown.

Underbrush 17
linoleum block print
22" x 30" (56cm x 76cm)
edition of 25
©2008 All rights reserved.

Underbrush 16, a black and white linoleum block
print of the forest undergrowth of Northwest Washington State by artist Nicholas Brown.

Underbrush 16
linoleum block print
22" x 30" (56cm x 76cm)
edition of 15
©2008 All rights reserved.

Underbrush 15, a black and white linoleum block
print of the forest undergrowth of Northwest Washington State by artist Nicholas Brown.

Underbrush 15
linoleum block print
22" x 30" (56cm x 76cm)
edition of 25
©2007 All rights reserved.

Underbrush 14, a black and white linoleum block
print of the forest undergrowth of Northwest Washington State by artist Nicholas Brown.

Underbrush 14
linoleum block print
22" x 30" (56cm x 76cm)
edition of 25
©2007 All rights reserved.

Underbrush 13, a black and white linoleum block
print of the forest undergrowth of Northwest Washington State by artist Nicholas Brown.

Underbrush 12, a black and white linoleum block
print of the forest undergrowth of Northwest Washington State by artist Nicholas Brown.

Underbrush 11, a black and white linoleum block
print of the forest undergrowth of Northwest Washington State by artist Nicholas Brown.

Underbrush 9, a black and white linoleum block
print of the forest undergrowth of Northwest Washington State by artist Nicholas Brown.

Underbrush 8, a black and white linoleum block
print of the forest undergrowth of Northwest Washington State by artist Nicholas Brown.