Amy Cundall

Having had a creative mind from a young age, Amy Cundall has always thrived in an environment of visual language over academia. She studied Art and Design at the Hitchin Centre for the Arts, and this, along with other courses she has partaken in, ignited her passion for linocut printmaking. Today, the self-taught printmaker works from her home studio in Stamford, Lincolnshire.

Amy has an intrigue for the natural world, and oceanic life is a strong source of inspiration for her work.

The backgrounds for Amy’s linocut prints are kept plain so that the subjects are striking, and she adds further interest to the often simple outlines through experimentation with mark making. She predominantly works in a bold colour palette of teal, yellow ochre, and black. Amy often illustrates her prints directly onto the block, starting with a simple drawing and using her carving tools to add further detail.