Sheep Wearing Grass Crown is an original woodcut print by Ashleigh Ritchie, portraying a sheep crowned with long blades of grass like a regal headdress. The bold, carved lines capture both the quiet dignity and rustic charm of this familiar countryside animal, while the crown of grasses adds a whimsical, almost mythical quality.
The strength of the woodcut medium lies in its contrasts — the deep blacks of the ink against the clean paper surface draw out the intricate textures of fleece and the expressive details of the sheep’s face. Without colour, the image becomes timeless, celebrating form, texture, and the enduring tradition of relief printmaking.
At once playful and stately, Sheep Wearing Grass Crown reflects Ashleigh’s ability to blend character, symbolism, and humour into her printmaking practice. The sheep, often a humble figure in the rural landscape, is here reimagined with quiet majesty, crowned by the land it grazes upon.
Each print is hand-pulled, signed, and numbered by the artist. The edition is strictly limited to 10 prints only, making each one a unique part of this series.
Dimension - Imagery - A4 210 x 297 mm, Paper - A3 297 x 420 mm
Original Woodcut
Designed and hand-carved by Ashleigh Ritchie, this artwork was carefully inked and hand-turned through the press to create a bold, black-and-white impression. Printed on Fabriano Tiepolo White 290gsm paper using Flint water-based ink. Each piece is signed and editioned in pencil by the artist.
Limited Edition - 10 (signed and numbered)
Completed - 2023
Sheep Wearing Grass Crown is an original woodcut print by Ashleigh Ritchie, portraying a sheep crowned with long blades of grass like a regal headdress. The bold, carved lines capture both the quiet dignity and rustic charm of this familiar countryside animal, while the crown of grasses adds a whimsical, almost mythical quality.
The strength of the woodcut medium lies in its contrasts — the deep blacks of the ink against the clean paper surface draw out the intricate textures of fleece and the expressive details of the sheep’s face. Without colour, the image becomes timeless, celebrating form, texture, and the enduring tradition of relief printmaking.
At once playful and stately, Sheep Wearing Grass Crown reflects Ashleigh’s ability to blend character, symbolism, and humour into her printmaking practice. The sheep, often a humble figure in the rural landscape, is here reimagined with quiet majesty, crowned by the land it grazes upon.
Each print is hand-pulled, signed, and numbered by the artist. The edition is strictly limited to 10 prints only, making each one a unique part of this series.
Dimension - Imagery - A4 210 x 297 mm, Paper - A3 297 x 420 mm
Original Woodcut
Designed and hand-carved by Ashleigh Ritchie, this artwork was carefully inked and hand-turned through the press to create a bold, black-and-white impression. Printed on Fabriano Tiepolo White 290gsm paper using Flint water-based ink. Each piece is signed and editioned in pencil by the artist.
Limited Edition - 10 (signed and numbered)
Completed - 2023
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