My Story As a prairie girl with a passion for linocut printmaking, I have inherited a deep respect for tradition, family, integrity and hard work from my pioneering ancestors. The illustrations, designs and surface patterns I create with my prints are a labour of love that begin with hand-carved linocuts I create in my studio. “White River Studio” is the brand for my company which I run from my cozy, home workspace in Calgary, Alberta. When I graduated from art school with a BFA in Visual Communications, I began my career as a graphic designer. After I started a family, I stepped away from advertising agency life to begin working from home as a freelance graphic designer. At that time I realized the hands-on approach to making art was something I still yearned for. I dusted off my linocut printmaking tools from college and began creating linocuts. Working with linocuts refueled my creative spirit and I knew I had to find a way to incorporate printmaking into my creative business. Three years ago, I decided to transition from graphic design to printmaking and illustration. The process has been full of learning, inspiration and digging in to discover my signature style. I continue to refine my skills and set new goals to grow my business.
My Artwork I create bespoke objets d’art with my illustrations. People who purchase my work are searching for unique products made with old world craftsmanship and vintage character. My work has been described as “moonlit,” “moody” and “nostalgic.” I enjoy telling stories with my art using references from literature, history, and nature. Pulling characters from the pages of books, researching history and exploring the wonders of the natural world provide a rich source of inspiration. I work with the elements of shadow and light and incporporate photography, drawing and printmaking into my artwork. Visiting local vintage and antique shops is one of my favourite pastimes. Vintage items have stood the test of time in a world filled with mass-produced, disposable products. I enjoy supporting local small shops and curating the things I see and use everyday to suit my aesthetic style. Printing my artwork on unique, decorative items to sell in local shops is a big step in my creative business. My wish is that people will connect with my artwork and know it has been created with craftsmanship and integrity.
Illustrations handmade in Calgary, Alberta, Canada // White River Studio © 2022 // All Rights Reserved
The Garden of Secrets
- Illustration Set
The poem “Patte rns” by Amy Lowe ll tells the story of a young lady strolling down an English garden path contemplatin g her life, love, and secret ambitions. The “G arden of Secrets” illustrations bring this poem to life. The embro idery hoop frames are a trib ute to the history of “fancy” needlework that was a popular dec orative art in Victorian times. This collection sta rted when I found a card with the poem in an envelo pe containing my grandmother’s keepsakes. I was also inspired by the portrait of a Victorian woman from a historical photo collection. My artwork begins with drawings and prints. I then sca linocut n my artwork to create digitally printed illustrati ons for home and office decor. Maintaining the handmade charac ter of my work is an important par t of my process. To learn more about my artwork, please visit my we bsite. © 2022 Designed
& Illustrated by Renée White www.whiteriverde signstudio.com
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Framed Canvas Prints
Canvas Prints Framed in Embroidery Hoops Artwork is available in 5 different sizes and can be sold individually or in sets.
Historical artifacts and vintage treasures provide a rich source of inspiration for my art. I use embroidery hoops to frame my artwork as a tribute to the history of “fancy” needlework that was a popular decorative art in Victorian times. The frames are lightweight and add a homsespun, cottage core element to my artwork. • Unique, vintage-inspired artwork that is created and printed in Calgary • Professionally printed on high quality canvas • Bamboo embroidery frames are lightweight and easy to hang • Adds Victorian Cottage Core aesthetic to any room Prices: 3” $9.99, 4” $13.99, 5” $15.99, 6” $19.99, 8” $24.99 Prices for sets calculated on request
Garden of Secrets Collection
Embroidery Hoop Framed Canvas Prints • Sold Individually or in Sets 3” $9.99
Garden of Secrets Collection “Garden of Secrets”
Garden of Secrets Collection “Secret Key”
4“ $13.99
5” $15.99
6” $19.99
Garden of Secrets Collection “Lowell Cottage”
8“ $24.99
Garden of Secrets Collection “Bouquet”
Garden of Secrets Collection “Bleeding Hearts”
Shadowy Forest Collection
Embroidery Hoop Framed Canvas Prints • Sold Individually or in Sets 3” $9.99
4“ $13.99
5” $15.99
6” $19.99
Shadowy Forest Collection “Shadowy Forest”
Shadowy Forest Collection “Mushroom Gathering”
8“ $24.99
Shadowy Forest Collection “Forest Flower”
Shadowy Forest Collection “Caterpillar”
Shadowy Forest Collection “Praying Mantis”
Hansel & Gretel Collection
Embroidery Hoop Framed Canvas Prints • Sold Individually or in Sets 3” $9.99
4“ $13.99
5” $15.99
6” $19.99
8“ $24.99
Hansel & Gretel Collection “Hansel & Gretel”
Hansel & Gretel Collection “Gingerbread House”
Hansel & Gretel Collection “Gretel in the Forest”
Hansel & Gretel Collection “Crow & Witch”
Hansel & Gretel Collection “Hansel in the Forest”
Hansel & Gretel Collection “Homeward Bound”
Linocut Print Notecards
Ardent Moon Love Notes
Set of 5 folded notecards and envelopes. Each set includes a skeleton key. Love notes created with linocut illustrations and pattern designs. Each card features a romantic literary quote.
• Set of 5 Cards measuring 4” x 6” with envelopes • Printed on high quality linen card stock • Features hand-made linocut print artwork and illustrations
Price: $18.00/set
Linocut Art Postcards
Photo Collage Collection
9 Postcards featuring linocut artwork and photo collage frames Linocut artwork, pattern designs and vintage frames are the perfect pairing for these photo collage postcards. • Each postcard measures 4” x 6” • Printed in full colour on high quality card stock • Features hand-made linocut print artwork • Back side is blank. Perfect for framing. Price: $3.00 each
Linocut Art Oracle Cards
Lighting the Way Oracle Deck
Boxed set with 48 cards and instruction booklet • Created, designed and printed in Calgary, Alberta • Illustrated with linocut illustrations by Renée White • Affirmations by Spiritual Consultant, Melanie Kummer • Each card features a written description and a positive affirmation • Soft touch varnish finish on heavy card stock. Price: $37.00/deck
Linocut Art Pendants
Ardent Moon Pendants
Victorian-inspired linocut art pendants • Pendants measure 2.5” high by 1.75” wide • Comes with necklace cord measuring 18” with metal chain extender • Materials: lead safe, zinc metal alloy bezel, linocut art print, glass cabochon Price: $25.00 each
I would love to connect with you to discuss my artwork. Email: reneewhiteriver@shaw.ca, Cell: 403.875.7740 Or visit me on Instagram @whiteriverartstudio
whiteriverdesignstudio.com Illustrations handmade in Calgary, Alberta, Canada // White River Studio © 2022 // All Rights Reserved