Celtic Holly King depicted in fantasy art

Old Man Winter

Medium: Linocut

Linocut print of Old Man Winter, or the Holly King, of Celtic folklore.

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Butterflies and birds, field mice and bees – the artwork of English illustrator Becca Thorne hums with the authentic rhythm of nature. Cutting lino blocks and printing with colorful inks onto handmade paper, Becca’s deep connection with her subject comes through in every hand-crafted image she creates.
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