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Fiona Parrott is a woodcut artist, based in Sussex.

I carve my portraits of plants into wood blocks and print them by hand on an 1844 Columbian Press. My limited edition, woodcut prints explore my passion for the colours, textures and sculptural qualities of plants and trees. For me, growing, gardening and printmaking go hand in hand.

What is a print?

‘Printmaking’ is a term that covers a range of processes, materials and techniques. The type of printmaking I do is called woodcut ‘relief’ printing. I cut away the areas around the image, leaving the image on my woodblock ‘in relief’. I use a variety of different tools to carve the wood. The raised areas are inked by hand and I press the block and paper together on the press.

In order to create different layers of colour and texture on the paper, I use several techniques. I handpaint the woodblock much as you would a painting and then take an impression of this painting. Handpainting the block prior to printing creates softer lines of colour that better capture the character of my subjects – the plants and trees. For the next print I must ink or paint the block again.

I also use multiple blocks or the process of reduction (cutting away ever more areas of the image) to print different distinct layers of colour on the paper. I use colour blends created using a large roller, handpainting, and layering of colour interchangeably and together in one print. The resulting prints are the outcome of lengthy processes but I enjoy the craft.

If you buy a print from me, you own an original print. A handmade print created in the way I have described, is distinct from a ‘giclee print’ which is a type of inkjet print, produced digitally.

How do I work?

Each design is the result of an inspiring encounter with an exceptional plant. As well as working from the plants in my local surroundings, I take my sketchbook and woodblocks to gardens and glasshouses to draw from life. I return to my studio to work in detail on the carvings.

  • Sketching Mescal Agave, also known as Agave Parryi, at Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam. De Hortus. Fiona Parrott printmaker. Fiona Parrot prints. Woodcut artist.

News & Events

CHRISTMAS 2019

Artists Open Houses, 7th-8th December, 11.00-17.00 Exhibition, Cards and Prints for sale at Bip-Art Printmaking Workshop, Arundel Mews, Kemptown, BN2 1GG. (Parking Available. Dogs welcome).

Come and see me hand printing on the press at Bip-Art on Sunday 8th December 11.00 – 1400

Pulling prints on the 1844 Columbian Press

Fiona is currently Artist in Residence at Architectural Plants, Pulborough, where a selection of work is available to view. Parking Available.

How do I order?

To order original prints and greeting cards, please contact me by email. Please bear with me while I create an online shop that will streamline the process.

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Making woodcuts inspired by the colours, textures and sculptural qualities of plants. Contact me by email or via my website
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Instagram post 2140774014631587952_7738532804 Dryopteris erythrosora - one of my favourite ferns... #ferns #inspiration #autumn
Instagram post 2173394151549429119_7738532804 Dark blue and gold woodcut print of a Torch Aloe drying on the rack... #aloe #succulents #inspiredbynature #botanicalart #originalprint #limitededition #handprinted #woodcutartist #sussex #parrottprints #fionaparrottprints
Instagram post 2145121616642729976_7738532804 Carving getting ever more detailed. Cutting away what will remain white - the snow lying on the ground and leaves of this hardy European palm... #chamaeropshumilis #palmtrees #hardypalm #archiplants #justprintmaking #woodcut #workinprogress #parrottprints #fionaparrottprints
Instagram post 2145685434498345964_7738532804 Planning to print some more Tote Bags with another limited edition design. I love screenprinting my woodcuts though it's a totally different process. Time to get back to @screenartscreenprinting

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Instagram post 2149373891569610693_7738532804 New greetingcards now available at the lovely @archiplantscafe Prints coming soon... #repost #archiplants #archiplantscafe
Instagram post 2161095394828977150_7738532804 Carving out the final layer on this Chamaerops  humilis (European dwarf palm) to print in dark grey

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Instagram post 2146625361700519333_7738532804 First layer down of 3 stage reduction print. Wintry sky! .
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Instagram post 2155946359520350493_7738532804 Packing these Aloe cards today
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Instagram post 2156743678692106136_7738532804 Second layer down. Third layer in darkest grey to go... #handprinted #handpulled #print
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Instagram post 2165410335258046930_7738532804 Despite all the rains some plants have been holding up and looking gorgeous #autumn #gardens #octobergarden #gardening #changingseasons #amalanchier #persicaria
Instagram post 2149968329941654865_7738532804 Studio cat... watching me carve the second stage of this reduction woodcut 😄
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Instagram post 2172727802690841789_7738532804 Going for gold... ink that is. Always love this blend. Have a good weekend!

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Instagram post 2195963937579607237_7738532804 Sold the last grey-blue Agave prints I had in stock today. Off to lovely new homes where I hope they will be enjoyed this Christmas 🌲🌲🌲 .
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Instagram post 2192301566654988348_7738532804 So good to be carving again... #feelinggood #carvingwood 
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Instagram post 2175448435589650546_7738532804 I do love...a big pin roller! #printpower #studio #bipArt #fionaparrottprints #parrottprints #justprintmaking
Instagram post 2152185053395019112_7738532804 Blues... some new black-spined agave prints from the block I carved earlier this year.
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Instagram post 2142283648290818404_7738532804 Putting new compostable certified film stickers on my cards. After compostable products which require special industrial facilities made the news recently🤔 I double checked that the packaging I use is home compostable. They are supposed to be! 👍 I have them in my home compost so will be able to report back...
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Instagram post 2161805585639541178_7738532804 Relieved to have finally finished this reduction woodblock print "Palm in Snow"  Colours inspired by Japanese woodcuts .
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Instagram post 2186325780274021443_7738532804 Mounting and wrapping my original woodcut prints today... including this Flowering Aloe
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