It's all happening for us train enthusiasts (or is it just me?) as today marks 200 years since the Stockton and Darlington Railway opened in 1825 - the birth of the modern railway. So here are some of the many railway linocuts I have done over the years - too many, I hear you say? Surely not… 😂

I have a linocut to suit every occasion - this one is called Tube Strike ☹️ #blockprint #londonprint #Londonart #linocut

I spent the summer making tiny b/w linocuts of the months, and finally printed the first six. Then came a thought (oh dear) - what if I added a little colour? Now, of course, I can’t decide - see what you think. Just when you think you’ve finished… #printmaker #linocut #blockprint #Londonartist

I spent the summer making tiny b/w linocuts of the months, and finally printed the first six. Then came a thought (oh dear) - what if I added a little colour? Now, of course, I can’t decide - see what you think. Just when you think you’ve finished… 😞

#InternationalDogDay rolls around again so here’s a dog taking its owner for a scenic walk down by the canal under the Westway 🐕‍🦺 #londonprint #Londonart #printmaking #linocut #blockprint #artprint

I'm dusting down this little linocut of beach huts for all of you lucky people away for the August Bank Holiday - hope it’s a good one! 😎 #beachhuts #seaside #originalprint #printmaking #blockprint #linocut

I’ve just finished a few more copies of ‘Any Given Saturday’ which are now in my shop - unfortunately what should’ve taken me a couple of weeks has taken me four months so I can’t feel all that pleased with myself 😬 #londonprint #Londonart #printmaking #linocut #blockprint

Anyone ever seen a tube carriage like this? No, me neither 😁 #citylife #urbanprint #Londonart #londonprint #printmaking #linocut

In celebration of 200 years of the railway, which I think was back in March but who’s counting, here’s a detail of my linocut of Paddington station - and the whole print being printed #Londonart #Paddington #printmaking #linocut

To say I'm working at a leisurely pace on this linocut is a bit of an understatement. Still, I think I’m happy with this version - unless I change my mind again…🤔 #blockprint #printmaking #linoprint #reliefprint

An old proof of my linocut of the Shard with the editioned print. As the original is almost sold out, I’m thinking of making a new version - experimenting with colour is so carefree as the blocks have already been cut, ready to use again… #TheShard #Londonart #printmaking #linocut #wip

Four lino blocks - interesting to see what they make when they’re printed together 😊 #LondonEye #linocut #printmaking #Londonskyline

London is sweltering and no amount of ice cream is helping - believe me, I’ve been eating heroic amounts. I’m more of a winter girl myself so here’s to cooler months, ice skating in Canary Wharf ❄️ #linocut #londonprint #Londonart #originalprints

Tube stations - an endless source of inspiration... #Balham #Londonart

Some of you may feel that there’s not much difference in any of these trial proofs and that it’s mostly me just nitpicking - well, let me tell you that yes, you’re absolutely right 😢 There’s also the favourite four (at least for now!) #originalprint #linocut #wip

It’s #InsuranceAwarenessDay today, people, and here's my linocut 'True Love on the Tube' - because that young woman is definitely thinking about her insurance needs #blockprint #printmaking #linoprint #reliefprint #printlife

Right in the middle of a sweltering hot summer seems like a good time to share my linocut ‘Winter Wonderland’ - hard to imagine it ever being that cold but it does make me appreciate the warmth! #linocut #blockprint

Well, you know I’m going to be wheeling this one out on June 21st every year as it’s called - and you may be ahead of me here - Summer Solstice 😁 #albertbridge #Thames #londonprint #Londonart

So, apparently June is #skyscrapermonth - exactly why tall buildings need their own special month is anyone’s guess but nevertheless here I am with some skyscrapers for you 😄 #blockprint #londonprint #Londonart #linocut

What fabulous weather we’re having - anyone thinking of a trip to the seaside today? Here's my linocut 'The Last to Leave' - have fun if you are! 😎 #linocut #Cromer #NorthNorfolk

Not sure if this is appropriate for #nationalbestfriendsday as the couple don’t look entirely happy but you never know….😆 #artvideo #printvideo #printmakingvideo

I called this linocut, ‘Love on the Underground’ And if finding yourself alone on an empty platform in front of an empty train isn’t romantic, I don’t know what is 😁 #linocut #blockprint #londonprint #Londonart

Another psychedelic offering from the archives - this is a colour trial of a linocut called ‘Platform One’ but sadly, which station this platform sits on, is lost in the mists of time 😁 #londonprint #Londonart #printmaking #linocut

Delighted to hear that my print ‘A Rainy Night in Soho’ has been selected for the Royal Academy Summer show this year. Looking forward to Varnishing Day! #londonartist

Another year rolls by and I have again somehow failed to include a biscuit in one of my linocuts for #nationalbiscuitday - but I’m pretty sure that those two young people are discussing whether to have a custard cream or a hobnob with their afternoon tea today ☕️🍪 #londonartist

When it comes to colour, sometimes less is more. And that’s something I never thought I’d say in public - I may have to have a quiet word with myself… #Londonart #linocut

I don’t just do trains you know! So here’s a linocut of some lovely Norfolk beach huts, to celebrate the coming bank holiday weekend - if you’re off to the seaside, have a good one! #linocut #Cromer #Norfolk #linoprint

My linocut of the BT Tower, although in my heart it will forever be known as the Post Office Tower ❤️ #originalprint #linoprint #blockprint #linocut

I’ve been thinking about making a new version of my linocut ‘Metroland’ as the lino blocks don’t seem to have worn out yet, which is surprising, especially when you consider how many times they been squashed flat by the 150 lbs of pressure from my Albion press 💪 #londonprint #Londonart #linocut

Been printing ‘The Last of the Light’ this week and finished just in time for the weekend - perfect timing 😊 #londonartist

For any alumni of UCL out there, this one’s for you!

Well, I could hardly let #nationaltrainday go by without sharing a linocut of train, could I? So here is ‘Rush Hour’, a linocut of London Bridge Station from over 20 years ago (what!!) Anyone else remember those old slam doors or am I just showing my age? #blockprint #londonprint #linocut #prints

And here’s a little film of ‘Away to Better Days’ being printed…. #linocut #art

A little linocut of a psychedelic Liverpool Street station 😁 #printpromptmonday #londonart #linocut

Looks like it’s going to be another beautiful day in London so here’s ’Shadows in the City’, a linocut of Waterloo East station at sunrise ☀️☀️☀️ #blockprint #londonprint #Londonart #originalprints

Two colour versions of my little linocut, ‘District and Circle’…. #printmaking #londonart #linocut #blockprint

I just love those silhouettes of Sherlock Holmes on the Baker Street Station walls - so simple but so effective! #londonprint #Londonart #printmaking #linocut

It never fails to surprise me, looking at these trial proofs, that you can get such variety of colour with just four blocks of lino and a bit of ink… And although it can make proofing a new print pretty exciting (when it works 😬), it can also make it tricky to choose just one! #art #Londonartist

I’m off now for the Easter Bank Holiday, with the studio tidied AND a full rack of drying prints - just how I like it… Have a good weekend everyone, wherever you are and whatever you’re doing! 😊 #studiolife #Artstudio #linocuts#blockprints #linoprint#creativelife #printstudio

For anyone who’s been doing a bit of shopping today - here’s my linocut ‘Retail Therapy’ 😊 #linocut #londonartist

See that plastic pipe next to a street tree, or a bag around the trunk? Fill them with water as that’s what they are for Adopt a street tree or a whole street. The trees will thank you for it, and especially in this current dry period 🌳🌳🥵🌳🌳

Borough Market is a favourite spot in London, with its wonderful cast iron structure painted in a distinctive green. So, although I like this stage, it just wouldn’t be right without that green so once the orange ink is dry, out comes the viridian!#artiststudio #linocut #londonprint

Sometimes you’ve just got to go with the black and white - so wonderfully uncomplicated to print! #linocut #londonartist

'Great Print 10' at the Rheged Centre in Cumbria starts tomorrow (Fri 4th April) and I’m very pleased to be showing these linocuts. If you’re interested in printmaking, there’s absolutely loads of wonderful work to see so it’s definitely worth a visit! (Exhibition is on until the 29th June) 😊

A little linocut of Great Windmill Street in Soho 😊 #printmaking #Londonart

Alex Katz ~ 1927 - Day Lily II - 1927 Colour lithograph on Arches paper.

To the untrained eye, these photos of my linocuts on the Eames Fine Art stand at the London Original Print Fair may look a little average - but honestly, you should’ve seen all the others I took 😢 Anyway, it’s on all weekend (follow the link on the Eames website, for free tickets!) #somersethouse

Hot off the press - my brand new linocut, ‘The Last of the Light’ is having its first outing at the London Original Print Fair this weekend with my gallery Eames Fine Art. It’s a great fair if you’re interested in printmaking! #londonoriginalprintfair #printmaking #linocut

'Night Haunts', Westway (2020) by Gail Brodholt gailbrodholt.com 👤: @gailbrodholt.bsky.social

I’d like to say here and now, that this linocut is so old that I can’t remember when I did it or where it’s supposed to be. And also why I did it is lost in the midst of time. But at least I can remember the title - Rear Window - so that’s something! 😂 #londonprint #printmaking #Londonart #linocut