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Lew Kotowicz
@lewekmek.bsky.social
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artist & printmaker from poland
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“Urodzaj” prints #printmaking
a group of prints printed in black, warm purple and cool purple, representing intertwined branches of pomegranates and figs framed by a frame in coat of arms shape
October 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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the print with a fire salamander was inspired by Władysław Siwek’s illustrations - amazing Polish scientific illustrator also known for documenting his time in concentration camp. if it wasn’t for his art, he wouldn’t have survived. after the war, he was making illustrations of animals. #printmaking
a relief print printed with grey ink on speckled brown paper showing a fire salamander. in the background, there are science illustrations of spotted salamanders
June 19, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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untitled print with a pomegranate #printmaking
a relief print printed with dark grey ink on light brown speckled paper, representing a pomegranate branch with one fruit and one flower. there are three stars around the design. next to the print, there are two v gouges and one relief roulette.
June 14, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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small postcard just for fun
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a relief print on recycled paper showing a melted lit candle in 19 century candle holder. there’s a black beetle flying towards the flame.
June 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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“Szczygieł na gałęzi granatowca” prints

it’s a block i carved two years ago as a part of a small birds of fruit trees series, but printed only recently. i like the textures used, especially on the bird #printmaking
person holding a linocut print made in realistic style showing a branch of pomegranate tree. there are three fruit carved with dotted texture and an european goldfinch sitting on the branch to the right side. behind the print, there are pink rhododendron flowers
May 22, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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“Ogród” prints #printmaking #linocut
a linocut print printed with black ink on shimmery pale green paper, showing intertwined branches of pomegranate tree (with fruit and flowers) and olive tree (with fruit). there is a v gouge carving tool and relief roulette next to the print a closeup of linocut print printed on shimmery pale green paper showing a pomegranate, made with soft roulette textures a closeup of linocut print printed on shimmery pale green paper showing a branches, leaves and pomegranate flower
May 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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two tool rolls i made over the weekend
two rolls with carving tools and chisels. one is made with golden clouds pattern on navy fabric and teal canvas lining and another is made with red, orange and navy plaid pattern fabric and teal canvas lining.
May 19, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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blocks for my “Popiel” print made for the Fable Exchange organised by Grace Eve @grackky.bsky.social

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two carved linocut blocks with a mouse eating a bone and mountains, tall tower and clouds in the background. around the blocks are arranged two carving tools and a relief roulette
May 13, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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my cat Bachus, carved block #printmaking
April 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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łapy precz!/get your paws away!

a small print i made for a local “Linocut” themed competition

probably a lot printmakers with home studios can relate to your cats trying to mess with your prints

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a linocut print of a curious black and white cat stepping on fresh prints and inky impressions on the floor. on the print, there is a glass slab, brayer and block. next to the print is a sleeping cat represented on the print, the block and two carving tools a linocut print of a curious black and white cat stepping on fresh prints and inky impressions on the floor. on the print, there is a glass slab, brayer and block. a linocut print of a curious black and white cat stepping on fresh prints and inky impressions on the floor. on the print, there is a glass slab, brayer and block to. next to the print is a sleeping cat represented on the print, the block and two carving tools
April 2, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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my “Płomień” prints. linocut, 2 layers, wet on wet technique. made for Critters, Cryptids and Creatures Exchange 2024
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group of prints with tiger sitting in front of fire, colours are in gradient from magenta, through orange to yellow. tiger is looking to the left, there is a white star-like shape behind its head. prints arranged with two linocut blocks and carving tools two prints next to each other on white background
March 2, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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my “Czułość” prints made for Cultivation and Collection 2024 Print Exchange
photo of few linocut prints showing same image. black ink on white-golden paper, big cheetah on the right licking a cheetah cub photo of few linocut prints showing same image. black ink on white-golden paper, big cheetah on the right licking a cheetah cub.
February 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM