Rob Barnes Art

"Occasionally I find a view that has a great sense of distance. In this linocut I was trying to capture a sense of the rural scene. It is viewed across hills where birds are in fligh...

Flight Path By Rob Barnes The inspiration for this came from looking across a poppy field and seeing pheasants taking flight. Where I live we are surrounded by fields full of wildlife and have pheasants visiting the back garden. I love the time of year when there are swathes of poppies to be seen. They make such a bright red statement...

I saw these Acocets on the North Norfolk coast in a wetlands just below the dunes. They are inspiring birds with a delicate beak and sophisticated wading behaviour. Rob Barnes, artist, is available for sale online and in our art gallery at Wychwood Art. Rob Barnes studied painting and printmaking at Hull College of Art and London University in the early 1960s. He taught etching, screen-printing, lino and related surface printmaking at Keswick Hall College in Norfolk. He later moved to the University of East Anglia, Norwich where he continued teaching in the School of Education until 2006. Presently he divides his time between printmaking and his other passion, playing the violin in local orchestras and for choral performances. In 2017 he began making a small number of sterling silver jewellery pieces following a course at West Dean, Sussex. His artwork follows themes, such as light on water, or shadows in the landscape. Linocuts are hand-printed on an Albion press...

We have an owl box in the garden and have had owlets in some years. The Barn Owl will often hunt the field in the afternoon. Barn owls are silent hunters and provide drama and grace ...

At certain times of the year hares are running wild in the field opposite my house. A summer crop will be harvested and the hares will return to the field. They move quickly and are ...

"Occasionally I find a view that has a great sense of distance. In this linocut I was trying to capture a sense of the rural scene. It is viewed across hills where birds are in fligh...

Swallows are a real signal that summer has arrived. I created this as a warm afternoon landscape with swallows providing movement. Additional information: Swallows in Summer [2023] ...

Rob Barnes Durdle Door Limited Edition Linocut Print Edition of 50 Image Size H 44cm x W 33cm Sheet Size H 49cm x W 61cm Sold Unframed mounted in Antique W...

At certain times of the year hares are running wild in the field opposite my house. A summer crop will be harvested and the hares will return to the field. They move quickly and are ...

Rob Barnes Tree Shadows Limited Edition Linocut Print Edition of 50 Image Size H 44cm x W 33cm Sheet Size H 49cm x W 61cm Sold Unframed mounted in Antique White mountboard Free Shipp...

This is a pair of limited edition linocut prints by Rob Barnes . Along the Coast (edition of 50) This linocut was inspired by being on a fishing boat many years ago, but this time l...

The first crop to ripen is usually the barley. Hares can be seen running through it as it gives good cover for them. You need a keen eye to see these fast creatures, but a glance at ...

In early February, running hares can be seen locally as they compete for females. They are huge and fast as they run across the fields. they form a frequent entertainment and have in...

This coastal linocut was inspired by light on water and the tumble of floats on the ramp. The source was the East Anglian harbour at Southwold. I also wanted to use bright red and or...

Snowdrop Swathe by Rob Barnes [2020] limited_edition Linocut Edition number 50 Image size: H:33 cm x W:44 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:49 cm x W:61 cm x D:0.2cm Sold Unframe...

I love the busy swirl of gulls around a harbour. It makes for a challenging composition and offers a chance to play with light and colour. I have tried to capture movement and a harb...

This linocut is all about the tradition of a farm pond, often used by cattle, but in this case it is full of waterlilies at the edge of a field. The sun was glinting on the water and...

In this linocut I was interested in the colous I could create in the sky and land. Lapwings are ever present in farming areas and are a great source of inspiration. ADDITIONAL INFOR...

Rob Barnes Woodland Pheasants Limited Edition Linocut Print Edition of 50 Image Size H 44cm x W 33cm Sheet Size H 49cm x W 61cm Sold Unframed mounted in Antique White mountboard Free...

Rob Barnes Saltmarsh at Low Tide Limited Edition Linocut Print Edition of 50 Image Size H 44cm x W 33cm Sheet Size H 49cm x W 61cm Sold Unframed mounted in Antique White mountboard F...

On a bright sunlit day at the coast, I was inspired by a cloud reflection on the wet sand. It was dramatic and completed by seeing a dog walker in the distance. The linocut is all ab...

This is a limited edition print by artist Rob Barnes. The rich blossom heralds Spring turning into Summer. It was inspired by the many walks I have done during Lockdown. We all may h...

The first crop to ripen is usually the barley. Hares can be seen running through it as it gives good cover for them. You need a keen eye to see these fast creatures, but a glance at ...

Geese by the River [2022] limited_edition Linocut print Edition number 50 Image size: H:33 cm x W:45 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:49 cm x W:61 cm x D:0.2cm Sold Unframed Ple...

There is a time of year when dandelions abound in the local fields. I often see a red tractor ploughing late crops and this view is inspired by a fine day for dandelions. Ploughings give a sense of direction in cantrast with the dandelion clocks. Rob Barnes, artist, is available for sale online and in our art gallery at Wychwood Art. Rob Barnes studied painting and printmaking at Hull College of Art and London University in the early 1960s. He taught etching, screen-printing, lino and related surface printmaking at Keswick Hall College in Norfolk. He later moved to the University of East Anglia, Norwich where he continued teaching in the School of Education until 2006. Presently he divides his time between printmaking and his other passion, playing the violin in local orchestras and for choral performances. In 2017 he began making a small number of sterling silver jewellery pieces following a course at West Dean, Sussex. His artwork follows themes, such as light on water, or shadows in the landscape. Linocuts are hand-printed on an Albion press...

Beach Boats [2022] limited_edition Linocut print Edition number 50 Image size: H:33 cm x W:45 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:49 cm x W:61 cm x D:0.2cm Sold Unframed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look Clinker-built boats have always been a fascination of mine. I love their lines and shapes at low tide. These I came across on a coastal walk in Suffolk. The sun was setting and I tried to capture the effect of light on water. Rob Barnes, artist, is available for sale online and in our art gallery at Wychwood Art. Rob Barnes studied painting and printmaking at Hull College of Art and London University in the early 1960s. He taught etching, screen-printing, lino and related surface printmaking at Keswick Hall College in Norfolk. He later moved to the University of East Anglia, Norwich where he continued teaching in the School of Education until 2006. Presently he divides his time between printmaking and his other passion, playing the violin in local orchestras and for choral performances. In 2017 he began making a small number of sterling silver jewellery pieces following a course at West Dean, Sussex. His artwork follows themes, such as light on water, or shadows in the landscape. Linocuts are hand-printed on an Albion press...

River Walk by Rob Barnes [2021] limited_edition Linocut Edition number 50 Image size: H:33 cm x W:44 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:49 cm x W:61 cm x D:0.2cm Sold Unframed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look About half a mile from where I live is a river walk, punctuated by a windmill used...

Wild Oats by Rob Barnes [2022] limited_edition and hand signed by the artist Linocut on paper Edition number 50 Image size: H:33 cm x W:44 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:49 cm...

Pheasant Circle by Rob Barnes [2022] limited_edition Linocut Edition number 50 Image size: H:33 cm x W:44 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:49 cm x W:61 cm x D:0.2cm Sold Unframe...

Sunlight across the fields [2023] limited_edition Linocut print Edition number 50 Image size: H:33 cm x W:45 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:49 cm x W:61 cm x D:0.2cm Sold Unfr...

In this linocut I was trying to create movement and a warm range iof colours. The cutting is intended to be vigorous with ears of wheat in the foreground against a setting sun. Rob Barnes, artist, is available for sale online and in our art gallery at Wychwood Art. Rob Barnes studied painting and printmaking at Hull College of Art and London University in the early 1960s. He taught etching, screen-printing, lino and related surface printmaking at Keswick Hall College in Norfolk. He later moved to the University of East Anglia, Norwich where he continued teaching in the School of Education until 2006. Presently he divides his time between printmaking and his other passion, playing the violin in local orchestras and for choral performances. In 2017 he began making a small number of sterling silver jewellery pieces following a course at West Dean, Sussex. His artwork follows themes, such as light on water, or shadows in the landscape. Linocuts are hand-printed on an Albion press...

Twilight Hunter by Rob Barnes [2022] limited_edition Linocut Edition number 50 Image size: H:33 cm x W:44 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:49 cm x W:61 cm x D:0.2cm Sold Unframed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look We have an owl box...

Rob Barnes The Owl Post Limited Edition Linocut Print Edition of 50 Image Size H 44cm x W 33cm Sheet Size H 49cm x W 61cm Sold Unframed mounted in Antique White mountboard Free Shipping Please note that in situ images are purely an indication of how a piece may look. The Owl Post by Rob Barnes is a limited edition linocut print using a Key Block and a Reduction Block resulting in several layers of printing. This landscape with an owl as its main feature was inspired by seeing barn owls locally. Rob has an owl box...

Rob Barnes Summer Evening Limited Edition Linocut Print Edition of 50 Image Size H 44cm x W 33cm Sheet Size H 49cm x W 61cm Sold Unframed mounted in Antique White mountboard Free Shi...

Waterway by Rob Barnes [2021] Last one available. The inspiration for this was seeing clouds and ripples on the river. I was trying to create movement in the design and include some...

Reflection by Rob Barnes [2021] limited_edition Linocut Edition number 50 Image size: H:33 cm x W:44 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:49 cm x W:61 cm x D:0.2cm Sold Unframed Ple...

Morning Tide Rob Barnes [2021] limited_edition Linocut Edition number 50 Image size: H:35 cm x W:44 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:49 cm x W:61 cm ...

Flight Over Barley and A Fine Day For Lapwings Diptych by Rob Barnes [2021] limited_edition Linocut on Paper Edition number 50 Image size: H:30 cm x W:44 cm Complete Size of Unframe...

Winter Shadows by Rob Barnes [2020] limited_edition Linocut Edition number 50 Image size: H:33 cm x W:44 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:49 cm x W:61 cm x D:0.2cm Sold Unframed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look Working on snow scenes is always a challenge as there is no room for error keeping white paper unmarked. This is difficult because a lino block is almost empty, with few marks except the essential ones. In this linocut I have included a typical winter light, but the main event is the shadows changing shade and colour across the snow. Snow Trees...

Butterfly Days by Rob Barnes [2021] limited edition Linocut Edition of 50 in edition Image size: H:30 cm x W:45 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:49 cm x W:61 cm x D:0.02cm S...

A Fine Day For Lapwings by Rob Barnes [2021] limited edition Linocut Edition of 50 in edition Image size: H:30 cm x W:44 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:49 cm x W:61 cm x D:...

Flight Over Barley [2021] limited edition Linocut Edition of 50 in edition Image size: H:30 cm x W:44 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:49 cm x W:61 cm x D:0.02cm Sold Unfram...

Butterfly Days [2021] limited edition Linocut Edition of 50 in edition Image size: H:30 cm x W:45 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:49 cm x W:61 cm x D:0.02cm Sold Unframed ...

A Fine Day for Lapwings [2021] limited edition Linocut Edition of 50 in edition Image size: H:30 cm x W:44 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:49 cm x W:61 cm x D:0.02cm Sold U...

Rob Barnes Ploughing the Furrows Limited Edition Linocut Print Edition of 50 Image Size H 44cm x W 33cm Sheet Size H 49cm x W 61cm Sold Unframed mounted in Antique White mountboard ...