BigMittenLinocuts

BigMittenLinocuts Betsy Stecker, nature-inspired Michigan printmaker and owner/curator of Forested in the Rust Belt Market

Finally: a two-block linoprint of Petoskey stones I'm extremely happy with. This edition is made with two newly carved b...
09/04/2026

Finally: a two-block linoprint of Petoskey stones I'm extremely happy with. This edition is made with two newly carved blocks -- similar to my original 2021 block but not exactly the same -- and printed with traditional oil inks in copper and black.

This block has defined my studio brand and reflects what is so 'purely Michigan' that I've handprinted it over 1,000 times within several different editions. I will not allow it to retire.

Petoskey stones, which are fossilized coral, are frequently depicted in art, but usually with the exact same coral pattern that polished rocks exemplify. They are much more diverse and 'imperfect' in the wild which is what my print aims to celebrate.

'Petoskey Stones Collection II' blockprint by Big Mitten Linocuts
Ink by Cranfield Colours
140lb cotton paper by CansonPaper

09/02/2026

Was it difficult? Nope

Is it clever? Not particularly

Is it a great back-to-school gift for your favorite art teacher for her classroom? You betcha

And standard frame size, 11x14.

When it goes online (I'll update), take $10 off for art teachers. Just need to see a school ID or a photo of you (or your favorite art teacher) in the classroom. That's good enough evidence for me. For teachers of all ages: preschool though adult.




08/22/2026

Enjoy my trending reel. Cringe is in.

That's 5.5 hours in 20 seconds. (If only 🫠)

'Milkweed' has enjoyed some extra attention lately, purchases often accompanied with home garden stories and caterpillar...
08/19/2026

'Milkweed' has enjoyed some extra attention lately, purchases often accompanied with home garden stories and caterpillar tales. I love them all.

🐛🦋

Linocut by Big Mitten Linocuts
Ink by schmincke_official
Paper is CansonPaper 140lb watercolor




Dear Lexington, I have few words that can properly share my immense gratitude but I'll try: I love you, apparently you l...
08/17/2026

Dear Lexington, I have few words that can properly share my immense gratitude but I'll try: I love you, apparently you love me, maybe one day I'll write a novel about it. Till then see ya next August ... I surely hope!

And a huge round of applause to the organizers and volunteers of Lexington Art League ! May you spend the rest of the month in air conditioning 🔥

XO Betsy ✨ Big Mitten Linocuts

08/16/2026

Lexington booth tour! It's hot as blazes but nothing stops Kentuckians from fetching some great art!

In a drivable district to Lexington? We're open till 5 today. Beautiful work as far as the eye can see from hundreds of national artists at the 2026 Woodland Art Fair.

Lexington Art League
City of Lexington
Lexington Latest
Lexington Parks & Recreation
Lexington Travel

'Farm Toad II,' handpainted original linocut print.Print no. 1 was prepurchased by the kindest man who visited me in Fis...
08/14/2026

'Farm Toad II,' handpainted original linocut print.

Print no. 1 was prepurchased by the kindest man who visited me in Fishtown and paid (in good faith while I was still carving it in front of him!) the first print, framed, for his toad-living wife.

If you've been watching the development of this specific print and wondering where the full background went, it's coming back in a brand new block with a different approach. That happens sometimes.

But this one lends itself well to being painted (as requested by the aforementioned kind man) and it will debut in Lexington, Kentucky.




If you're missing my puppet rack this weekend I'm sorry...it needed some quality time with Mr. Big Mitten Linocuts.This ...
08/09/2026

If you're missing my puppet rack this weekend I'm sorry...it needed some quality time with Mr. Big Mitten Linocuts.

This ol' thing is a repurposed kids' coat rack that has served well enough for years, offering 7 puppets at a time. But now it holds 17 'Forested mascots' and I can't wait to bring them all back in!

Thank you Cate And Levi for such an adorable, handmade product made of recycled wool. Forested littles just love them ❤️... and an occasional golfer 😂.





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