HuPa Linocuts

Today's trio of WINTER SALTAIRE MAKERS FAIR exhibitors: @HuPaLinocuts, Heather Hancock Stitch & Suzanne Claire Jewellery. Browse all exhibitors at saltaireinspired.org.uk/events/saltair… Victoria Hall: Sat 26 & Sun 27 October. Entry £3 (under 16s free). #contemporarycraft #saltairemakersfair

Mort Noir! My latest Linocut print in prep for my Halloween markets! For sale in a week’s time at hupalinocut.co.uk

@marysia_cc Thank you!

Matt Hooper @HuPaLinocuts Hare and Moon

@Thinkpol_info Thanks mate!!

Check out and follow @HuPaLinocuts Amazing art and top bloke. Met the dude today in York. Gotta get me both of these! 👇

Today's trio of Makers Fair exhibitors: Charlotte Whitmore Jewellery @cwhitmore70, HuPa Linocuts @HuPaLinocuts & Alx Creations. Browse all 70+ exhibitors at saltaireinspired.org.uk/events/saltair… The Saltaire Makers Fair at Victoria Hall: Sun 5 & Mon 6 May at #saltaireartstrail

Test proof of my latest print, the Death’s Head Hawk Moth. Two more plates are to be added to this one, tones and shadows.

I’ve been a bit quiet as regards new work, but I can finally show my latest piece, Moon & Hare. This was a particularly difficult work, three separate plates, three different blues. I’ve been VERY distracted by the print, thinking how I can make it work.

Personally I find Christmas a far more fun time for spooky folklore than Halloween - bring it on!!! #yulecat #jólakötturinn #icelandicfolklore #christmas #spookychristmas #woodblockprint #linocut #folkart #linoprint #printmakersofinstagram #hupalinocut #hupalinocuts

The ones who took part in the work would be rewarded with new clothes, but those who did not would get nothing and thus be preyed upon by the monstrous cat. The cat has alternatively been described as merely eating away the food of ones without new clothes during Xmas feasts!

With Halloween done, it’s time for - THE YULE CAT!!! The Yule Cat, known as Jólakötturinn, a huge & vicious cat who is described as lurking about the snowy countryside of Iceland during Xmas time and eating people who have not received any new clothes to wear before Xmas Eve.

I’m in the @leedscornex all weekend, selling art and saying hi! If you’re in the area, swing by and check out the most beautiful building in Leeds and have a natter!

@thisnorthernboy It was ace to meet you mate!!

Nice to see my Octopus print centre stage for the @guardian excellent review of @empirecafeleeds today! It’s always a thrill to see my art in the wild, but more so when such a superb establishment is getting a much deserved nod from the great @jayrayner1 Congrats, Empire Cafe! .

And the @littlehummingbirdevents Craft & Vintage Market in SHEFFIELD CATHEDRAL is open! It might be raining but it’s warm & dry in this stunning venue, an amazing mix of ancient & modern. This is a new event for me so fingers crossed!

I just realised I forgot to mention where I am this weekend!!! I’ll be at SHEFFIELD CATHEDRAL tomorrow for their Craft & Vintage Market! I’ve been dying to get to Sheffield for ages and I finally made it! If you’re in the area, do pop by and say hi!

At the Corn Exchange Leeds today, selling my wares! Such an amazing building!

Matt Hooper is a self taught Linocut artist from Leeds, printing from nature, pop art, Japanese culture and whatever grabs his eye. He is known for fine line and striking composition. Find @HuPaLinocuts at our fair at @festofmaking on 8th July, 11am-5pm, Blackburn Cathedral.