Bead Fern

With a preference for shady groves and damp soil, the bead fern is a native plant found throughout much of Eastern North America (including the boggy patches of my favorite Vermont meadow). The fern derives its name from clusters of spore cases that cling to its fronds and resemble small beads. Known to wither at the first touch of frost, bead fern is also known as sensitive fern. The bead fern’s fossil records date back over fifty-five million years, and the fern has wide appeal- deer find shelter in its thickets, wild turkeys dine on its stalks, and people have long explored its medicinal uses, from pain relief to menstrual regulation- but I’m most drawn to the bead fern’s timeless beauty. Bead Fern explores the fern’s graceful contours and green and gold hues. Made with water-based printing inks, watercolors, and heavy printing paper, Bead Fern is a limited edition, linocut print that is printed by hand in New York City. The subtle variations that result from hand printing make each print one of a kind. Imperfections, such as uneven ink coverage and slight waves in the paper ground, are inherent to block printing and are part of its beauty. Dimensions: 7” x 10” Artwork comes unframed and packaged in a rigid mailer to prevent damage during transit. Prints will ship in 7-10 business days. All sales are final.