10x8 Maryland Handmade Linocut State Map Wall Art, MD Theme Decor, Minimalist Abstract Black Block Print Decoration

I grew up in Maryland and some of my best memories are from there. It will always be a special place that I think I appreciate more even now that I've moved away. The eastern part of the state is known as the Eastern Shore and it's a beautiful area with beaches - Ocean City, Assateague Island ponies, wetlands, and farm country. The Chesapeake Bay is to the west of the Eastern Shore and is the largest estuary in the United States. Passing back over the Bay Bridge to reach the western shore signals as any Marylander knows, the end of your beach time. But it's not all work and no fun over there. We've got the Baltimore Orioles and the Ravens, tons of great hiking, bike paths, the C&O canal, and lots of great cities like Bethesda, Frederick, Annapolis, Ellicott City, Columbia, and more. If you love Maryland, this is the print for you.

DETAILS: PRINT ONLY — FRAME NOT INCLUDED (frame in photos is a 12x16 frame with a mat Any frames shown are to help you envision them in your space. YOU CAN GET THIS DESIGN EITHER WITH OR WITHOUT THE HEART. IF YOU CHOOSE THE HEART, PLEASE MESSAGE ME WHICH CITY YOU'D LIKE TO BE LOCATED NEAREST. It will be a rough approximation, not geographically perfect nor to be used for navigation. I can also center it on the map if you don't want it near a certain city.

SIZE: 10x8 inch paper (25.4x20.3x cm) Hand-printed on white Strathmore Printmaking Paper (120 g/m²) Ink is black water-based Speedball ink. Heart is made with red water-based Speedball ink. Signed by the artist. Each print is slightly different because I hand-print them all.

PROCESS: First, a creative idea comes to mind. Then I draw a sketch onto my block and carve it out by hand using block print tools. Then I roll the water-based ink onto the block with my rubber brayer and press it with my glass baren. Sometimes instead of the brayer I will use my Woodzilla press and finish with the baren. The printing part is my favorite and that, too is done by hand. Each print is individually inked and pulled by hand, then signed by me.

PLEASE NOTE: Each print is handmade so there may be slight variations. That is what makes each one unique! The colors may vary slightly due to different screen settings. Any frames you see are not included. I have other states available in my shop.

SHIPPING: They are lovingly packaged in an acid-free protective sleeve with two pieces of backing board in a hard mailer. Please refer to my shipping policies before placing an order.

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