Josephine Grant

Sacred Circle prints are now finished and waiting for their new homes via the usual place 🥰

Limited edition of 30, handprinted on yummy 30gsm Nepalese Mitsumata Washi paper 🥰💚

Happy to all my fellow aquaphiles 🩵🌍

A morning well spent with organising her Atlantic roller woodcuts, ready to sell in aid of Gaza humanitarian appeal, all profits to ,

Check out her page for details and to purchase.
£38 each (£30 print + £8 p&p), usual retail price £300.

A lovely hour spent test printing this new print 💚

I am embarking on a little circle series and have wanted to print a women’s circle for a while.

Last year when trying to find a particular wild swimming spot near Glastonbury to take my husband to, I stumbled upon a we**am view of a sacred glade.

Thing is, at the time I didn’t realise that it was a we**am and thought it was a rather grainy and poor quality photo of a place, which was most certainly not the one I was looking for.

So I stopped searching and hopped in the shower and when I came back I freaked out because I saw people moving on my Mac screen and thought I was somehow on FaceTime! I then realised it was a we**am feed and was riveted by 6 women standing in a circle, heads bowed, holding hands.

I couldn’t believe my luck and took some snaps and thanked the universe for the gift, then said out loud, “it would have been great if there were 7 women though!” As 7 is the number of women I’m doing in each circle, and feels like a lucky and auspicious number.

Next thing I know, white cowboy hat lady comes into the frame and gives each woman a long and heartfelt hug, then holds hands and the circle continued! I gasped…took some photos..And so, this print was born!

Serendipitous perfection! (Thank you, Universe!) 🥰💫🤍

Moxie: The Whirlwind of Change

Meet Moxie, the embodiment of dynamic energy and determined tenacity. 

She’s the friend who storms into your life like a tornado, challenging the status quo with nerves of steel. She is the catalyst for positive transformation, pushing you beyond your limits and inspiring you to strive for greatness. Brace yourself for the whirlwind of change as she fearlessly scoops you up and reshapes the landscape of your journey. With her by your side, be prepared for a life-altering adventure where challenges are conquered, and growth becomes inevitable.

I just love this saying and said it so many times in the past year that I decided to make a print of it. Nearly everyone who buys this print messages me about why they’re buying it - either they’ve always loved keeping their head down, they’re avoiding dramatic humans in their life or they’re just focusing on their own goals and minding their own business - I love it! 🤍🙌

They’ve been zipping off to new homes a lot lately and I’ve just printed another batch of 10, so they’ll be dry and post ready in the next couple of days 🖤

This saying has felt so “me” lately, it’s framed on my desk with this funky black and white tile frame from 🙌

MEET Zella: The Unwavering Shelter

A German name meaning “shelter,” she embodies the safe haven in times of trouble, the unwavering port in the storm.

In the realm of friendships, she stands as a sturdy fortress.  She is the friend who remains steadfast, a constant presence through both the good times and the bad. True to her nature, she is no fair-weather friend, offering a refuge of support and understanding when you need it most. With her by your side, you’re not alone in facing life’s challenges; you have a dependable shelter, a friend whose loyalty weathers every storm.

A few of this beautiful dancer still available on my website! 🥰🤍💫

Harmony: The Peaceful Authenticity

Rooted in Greek origin, Harmony is more than just a name; it’s a philosophy of unity and concord. 

In the realm of friendships, she is that rare companion with whom you find peace and oneness. In her company, authenticity is not just encouraged; it’s celebrated. With her, there’s no need for pretence or masks – she welcomes you with open arms, embracing your true self. A friendship with her is a sanctuary of acceptance, where you can simply show up as you are and bask in the reassuring embrace of genuine connection.

🤍✨💫

Verity: The Compassionate Truthseeker ✨💫

From its Latin origins, Verity signifies truth, and in the realm of friendship, she is the compassionate truthseeker. 

She is the friend who delivers honesty with kindness, understanding that truth without compassion can be harsh. She is a guide on your journey of self-discovery, providing a safe space for you to be honest with yourself. In her company, you unlock new layers of understanding, and she becomes a beacon of higher truths and clarity. Her friendship is a gift, allowing you to navigate the complexities of life with sincerity, warmth, and a profound connection to the genuine truths within yourself. 🤍

WOW. What a day!! you did it again!! THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who visited the stall, bought art, bought gifts and gave laughs, hugs and beautiful stories, it’s been a spectacular day and I’m still riding high on Christmas market vibes!

I’m so overwhelmed by all the support and kindness, I’m so grateful that this new collection has landed so well and the ladies have been ✨dancing✨ off the rack! You can still find them on my website before a few mosey off to new spaces 🤍💫

If you bought from me today and gave your email address at check it, I have somehow locked myself out of accessing them so DM me to be added to the giveaway!

Now it’s time to put up my feet and chill out with this little dude by the fire 🔥🎄🥰

And finally a shout out to my fellow makers and stall superstars, you’re all amazing!







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WILD WOMEN ARE NOW LIVE IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS! 🌙 🐺 💫

I am SO excited to share with you my Wild Women print collection, featuring nine joyful women dancing forwards, silhouetted over a golden sun!

These ladies are a super limited edition of 7 prints per individual dancer and each dancer comes stamped and with a custom chop-seal for this collection, containing the edition number.

Each print comes with her very own beautiful certificate of authenticity, as well as a description of the quality of sisterhood for which your dancer was named, which makes for a lovely additional display opportunity.

You can read about the qualities of each dancer in her description 🧡

I hope you love them as much as I have loved printing them and getting to know them!

Let me know which ones you are drawn to and if you’re buying them to celebrate a wonderful friend or one of these qualities is resonating with your personally!

Josie

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Pine is at a very special price with 33% off at the moment, along with the rest of my woodblock mini prints between now and Christmas.

These are lovely little treasures to brighten up your walls and are the perfect size for gifting at this time of year 😊

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Detail photo and ➡️ me holding large wood print to show scale of Foxglove Tree print, whose trunk grew to 90x135cm over the course of its 71 years.

I particularly love the top of the image, which brings to mind crashing waves.

Collaboration with limited edition of 20 on lovely Okawara paper.

I’m at Christmas market today and sharing a stall with the lovely .clare ! I am here until 7.30 this evening, when Clare will be joining me and Clare is here tomorrow 10-4pm!

There are lots of lovely makers and artisans present so do pop by for the stroll around the gardens and a browse down around the market! ✨🎄

These dancers are bringing me so much joy! Yesterday it’s almost like one of them could tell I was about to throw her in the bin because she was SO CHALLENGING to print 🤦‍♀️ I decided to have one last go with a different brayer after tinkering with carving more lines and she printed ✨beautifully✨ after about 4 APs, 4 bins and lots of swearing.

The next dancer must have seen what happened with her sister and played ball - 7 beautiful prints on 7 suns and not a single AP! Splendid. Their personalities are going to make them much easier to name now!

Today I’m printing more suns and have just 2 dancers left to print, before moving onto THE BIG WOODBLOCK print next week 🥳

This Lino block was sitting in my drawer for about 8 months, waiting to be printed and now here she is! 🐒🎪

It’s a definite departure from my usual style, but I say this phrase so often that I wanted to honour the sentiment and the image just wouldn’t leave my mind, so I had to get it out on paper.

I’m in the process of finding a name for it e.g. ‘Stay in your lane’ or ‘Don’t be a clown’ - any ideas?

We had a fantastic time yesterday at the beautiful for the preview of Horizon, showing fresh prints by and Rod Nelson, as well as celebrating the launch of their new book, Twenty Concepts in Woodblock Printing (available in all the usual places!).

Tonight’s the night! The finale of Bill Bailey’s Master Crafters: The Next Generation!

It’s been such an honour to contribute to such a special commission for His Majesty, King Charles II, on his private residence at

For me personally, the highlight of the experience has without a doubt been meeting my fellow crafters - both junior and masters!

Tune in now on free view channel 11 - Sky Arts - to see our collaboration!

In no particular order, check out my fellow makers:

Thank you to all my friends, family and followers who tuned in and to watch our woodworking episode of Bill Bailey’s Master Crafters: The Next Generation!

All of the messages and calls were so appreciated - it was quite surreal and I have so much respect for the whole crew who shot and directed the show for putting it together in such a concise and entertaining way.

It was such an honour to be taught by the incredible and - their skill and expertise are second to none and so inspiring.

It was all a totally new experience for me - working with tools that I had never used before to create a 3D piece - totally different to my usual practice of carving into the surface area of wood for woodblock print making!

We’re all very much looking forward to next weeks’ silversmithing episode, where my fellow makers and will be showing their skills.

Then, the week after us the challenge week, when we all submit our final pieces on a commission from His Majesty King Charles for his private gardens at 🌳🌿🌸

So exciting! Looking forward to watching this with the kids!

📣 Exciting Announcement! 🎉 I am thrilled to be able to share that I will be featured on the series Bill Bailey's Master Crafters: The Next Generation!

The series shines a spotlight on heritage crafts of Great Britain and follows junior makers of three different disciplines: stain glass making, woodworking and silversmithing. During the series we are challenged to learn new skills in our respective disciplines, before a very exciting finale!

It was an honour to be contacted for a show which celebrates the rich heritage of specialist crafts in Britain and highlights the diverse range of craftsmanship that thrives in the UK.

Join me on this nerve wracking artistic journey as I delve into new disciplines of woodworking and venture into crafts completely different from my current focus of Woodblock Printmaking. 🪵

Tune in to Bill Bailey's Master Crafters: The Next Generation, which premiers on Thursday 13th July at 8pm, exclusively on Sky Arts, free to watch on Freeview channel 11. 📺✨

Click the link in my bio to watch the official trailer! 🎥 and please feel free to share! 😊

My fellow creatives:

I finally editioned these lovely mini woodblock prints this week! The colours were a happy accident and I think further reinforces my theory that all the magic happens when you’re at play.

I’ve been test printing a huge block of wood for a larger woodblock print and tried this colour combination, which didn’t work for the design I’m using for the larger block. I really liked these colours though and didn’t want to waste precious ink so I had a root around for some small blocks and found this sunset tree silhouette that I carved back in December and never printed.

Really happy with how they turned out and looking forward to stamping and numbering them.

These are limited edition and available on my website for preorder - click the link in my bio and “Tiny Treasures” to see the collection.

📣 Exciting Announcement! 🎉 I am thrilled to be able to share that I will be featured on the series Bill Bailey's Master Crafters: The Next Generation!

The series shines a spotlight on heritage crafts of Great Britain and follows junior makers of three different disciplines: stain glass making, woodworking and silversmithing. During the series we are challenged to learn new skills in our respective disciplines, before a very exciting finale!

It was an honour to be contacted for a show which celebrates the rich heritage of specialist crafts in Britain and highlights the diverse range of craftsmanship that thrives in the UK.

Join me on this nerve wracking artistic journey as I delve into new disciplines of woodworking and venture into crafts completely different from my current focus of Woodblock Printmaking. 🪵

Tune in to Bill Bailey's Master Crafters: The Next Generation, which premiers on Thursday 13th July at 8pm, exclusively on Sky Arts, free to watch on Freeview channel 11. 📺✨

Click the link in my bio to watch the official trailer! 🎥 and please feel free to share! 😊

My fellow creatives:

I’m very excited to have teamed up with Johns of Instow and Appledore to launch the very first Sip ‘n’ Paint evening workshop in their lovely Instow cafe/deli! Fuelled by a tasty gin and tonic or non-alcoholic alternative and a selection of mouthwatering nibbles, we will be painting the beautiful view over to Appledore in watercolour.

I will be guiding you through the process step by step as you sip on your tipple, being careful not to dunk your brush in it! It will be a lovely, creative evening and you’ll go home with a painting to be proud of.

Don’t be shy! This workshop is for everyone, whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush or you already love to paint. I will teach you everything you need to know to produce a painting similar to this one.

All materials will be provided, just turn up to be inspired!

Thursday 15th June 2023 | 6pm - 8.15pm | Johns of Instow | £40pp

Please book on the Johns website - link is in my bio.

My friend Emma is doing this lovely sketch walk and what is more it’s FREE if you are a ye olde local living in EX39!

I’m not typically a go-out-and-sketch human but when I did Emma’s walk it was marvellous and very accessible to newbies, as well as the very experienced sketchers in the group. so whatever level you’re at, you will be sure to enjoy! 😊

If you have any art work you’d like us to frame, just drop us a line via our Instagram or email us [email protected] 😊

Dates for your diary!

We have new consultation slots available in March for you to bring us your beautiful creations!

They tie in nicely with the hand-in dates for Westward-Ho! and Bideford Art Society’s exhibition at !

We are offering exhibition bundle discounts when you bring us 5+ pieces to be framed in the same moulding, so don’t be shy if you have multiple pieces to frame ready for exhibitions.

DM us now to book your appointment!

Saw the lovely Lucy this weekend to drop off some prints at her wonderful shop in Lynmouth, Exmoor Uncommon] !

You can now buy my prints from Exmoor Uncommon] and my greetings from the wonderful and 20 Market Street gift shop in Appledore! 😊

Black and white primroses have now sold out! 🙏

Just a few of these wonderful colourful ones left on my website 🥰 £15, handprinted on heavy rag paper.

My last postage date before Christmas is December 16th, if you’re giving the gift of art this year 😊🙌