See Norfolk’s stunning scenery and wildlife through the eyes of printmaker Rob Barnes

Great British Life: Along the Coast, Happisburgh, by Rob BarnesAlong the Coast, Happisburgh, by Rob Barnes (Image: Rob Barnes)

Norfolk seaside scenes, cityscapes and countryside alive with birds and animals are transformed into striking prints by artist Rob Barnes of Langley near Loddon. His pictures are particularly popular as greetings cards and now more than 120 of his beautiful prints have been collected in a book.

Great British Life: Marsh Harrier, by Rob BarnesMarsh Harrier, by Rob Barnes (Image: Rob Barnes)

A Fine Line by Rob Barnes not only reproduces his artwork, but guides the reader through the process of making them. Hares, owls, pheasant, fox, starlings, swallows and deer leap from the pages and the landscape of Norfolk and Suffolk has rarely looked lovelier.

Great British Life: Cathedral Hostry by Rob BarnesCathedral Hostry by Rob Barnes (Image: Rob Barnes)

As well as making linocut prints Rob is also a violinist and has recently begun making jewellery.

A Fine Line by Rob Barnes is being published by Stalham-based art specialists Mascot Media which has produced many printmaking titles including best sellers such as The Artful Hare and The Printmaker’s Cat. mascotmedia.co.uk