Eggdrop Prints - block print illustration with a whimsical edge
Hi, I'm Ally, the one-woman show behind Eggdrop Prints based out of Raleigh, North Carolina. I specialize in linocut block printing, watercolor, and illustration! As a self-taught artist, I utilize these techniques to create a variety of paper goods including handprinted linocut art prints, zines, stickers, greeting cards, bookmarks, journals and more. My work is inspired by pagan folklore, high fantasy, and all things magical and otherworldly. I’ve always found great comfort in getting lost in another world and I strive to imbue that feeling into my work.
I started creating linocut prints in November 2022. My craft started from a very simple idea to carve a tiny logo to use in my art journal for day to day use. From there, I experienced a rush of creative ideas for creating my own block prints. It was shortly after I created my first few rubber blocks that I decided to participate in local markets and open an Etsy shop to share my art with the world.
From an early age I've had a deep love of folklore and magical things. Escaping into a fantasy world through books, movies, and videogames has been my outlet for as long as I can remember and combining that with my love for creating art has been the most fulfilling experience for me.
So what's with the eggs? I love eggs! Egg bagels (with cheese and avocado please), deviled eggs, poached eggs, fried eggs--all the eggs! I just thought "Eggdrop" was cute and it stuck!
Thanks so much for checking out my shop and I hope at the very least you find something that resonates with you! <3