Paul Cleden

Paul Cleden works as an illustrator and printmaker. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and represented in private collections around the world. He has produced commissions for clients such as National Trust, Bloomsbury, RSPB, Art Angels, David Watson Silk & Otway & Orford.
His print techniques include using a multi-block method. Each colour is cut and printed from a separate piece of lino. After meticulous planning, and cutting, every print is hand pulled by Paul, using oil-based inks on 300 gsm paper. Using traditional techniques, Paul’s studio centres around his 130 year old press.
The works often depict figures partaking in daily life, with highly geometrical patterns helping to create a sense of movement and dynamism.