'Here We Come a-Wassailing' linocut print

'Here We Come a-Wassailing' linocut print combining the Christmastide Wassail and the Orchard Wassail as practiced in Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. The latter folkloric practice is done to awaken the cider apple trees and to scare away evil spirits to ensure a good harvest of fruit in autumn. I've even thrown a Mari Lwyd in to the celebration which often features in the Welsh Wassail.

It's a three layer reduction linocut print on HoSho Japanese printing paper, printed with Caligo oil-based ink. It measures approximately 20cm x 20cm. A small signature and edition number is located at the base of the print. The edition is 24.

As with all hand-made linocut prints there may be some tiny variations between prints but that's all part of the aesthetic and charm of the medium.

For more process pictures and videos take a look at my Instagram page. https://www.instagram.com/matpringle