This print was inspired by my favourite cafe in the historic town of Ashby de la Zouch, a little piece of the place I call home. The Courtyard Cafe is a beautiful little sanctuary, hidden away through a passageway just off the main street. The walled courtyard in summer is bursting with beautiful flowers and plants where customers sit and chat. The image was created by drawing onto a piece of lino before carving it with cutting tools. Then ink is rolled onto the lino and paper pressed on top to give the relief image. . It is a fascinating, traditional and slow process and produces such beautiful prints, which may come out slightly different every time due to the pressure differences in the process or where the ink happens to sit. This makes every piece beautifully unique - there may be ever so slight variations from the photographed image. This piece is also available in other colours - please check these out in my Folksy Shop. This is a small edition of 40 prints with a mixture of black and blue prints (see other item listed for this print in blue). All prints are editioned, titled and signed in pencil. This piece, titled 'The Courtyard Cafe', was printed by hand on 300g Acid Free Paper, using black Cranfield oil based relief ink. The paper size is A4 and measures 29.7cm x 21cm. The image size is approximately 26.8cm x 18.7cm. The frames in the photograph are 14" x 11" frame (glass size) with a mount that has an A4 aperture, however it would also look lovely in a standard A4 frame with a narrow mount. Please note, frame not included. The print will be wrapped in acid free tissue paper, cellophane and sent in a boarded envelope. Thanks for looking and considering buying from an independent, handmade business, it means a lot. If you have any questions, please do get in touch.