{"title":"Dartmoor Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eOak gall ink has recorded history for centuries — used to sign treaties, and to write some of the oldest surviving manuscripts in Europe. Each piece in this collection begins the same way: with ink made from oak galls, the marble-like growths formed when a wasp lays its eggs inside an oak branch. Ours are gathered from oaks on the high moor of Dartmoor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe largest works pair this ink with letterpress text exploring oak's long relationship with the moor — hand-set in metal and wood type, printed on our historic Dartmoor presses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach specimen is an original work on handmade Barcham Green paper, watermarked RWS 1981. No reproductions are made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed pieces from £550, with professional conservation framing included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces move between the studio and exhibition through the year — get in touch for current availability.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"warm-embrace-framed-original","title":"A Warm Embrace","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e106 x 89 cm framed original botanical ink specimen with letterpress printing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eBeneath everything on Dartmoor lies granite. This bedrock presence runs deeper than history, older than memory, holding the landscape in its steady embrace for millions of years. The abstract form of this piece speaks to that foundational warmth. The granite greys that ground everything, punctuated by rust-oranges of autumn bracken and end-of-season heather. Here, the moor's embrace becomes visible, that sense of being held by something larger and more enduring than ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe ink used for the abstract imagery was made from oak galls collected on Dartmoor itself. The marble-like growths formed when wasps lay eggs in oak branches. What begins as the tree's defence becomes our medium, transformed through iron and chemistry into the greys and granite-lights you see here, speaking to both the moor's iron-rich soils and the ancient alchemy of ink-making. Ink made from oak galls has been used for centuries for legal and important documents thanks to its permanence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe letterpress along the bottom of the piece text explores oak's deep relationship with Dartmoor: from the Celtic \u003cem\u003eduir\u003c\/em\u003e that gave the River Dart its name, to the pollen records showing oak's arrival 9,500 years ago. Each letter is hand-set in metal type and printed by hand on heritage presses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eAt 106x89cm, this piece commands presence. The original botanical ink painting is professionally framed with conservation-grade mounting and UV-protective glass. Like the landscape it depicts, this work will evolve and change over time. This is part of botanical ink's living character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe oak galls for the botanical ink were all collected on Dartmoor. The text is entirely handset from wood and metal type. The printing was completed in our Princetown studio on our Soldans cylinder proofing press. As far as we know, it is the largest remaining hand-powered proofing press in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoors-oaktober\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOak: First Gathering collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princetown Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54790770852225,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/2842\/4733\/files\/Oak-Large-Firing-square.jpg?v=1758807926"},{"product_id":"quietly-she-watched-the-moor-dartmoor-oak-framed-original","title":"Quietly, She Watched the Moor","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e106 x 89 cm framed original botanical ink specimen with letterpress printing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThere's something watching from this landscape, a presence felt rather than seen. Some viewers immediately spot the cat stretched across the skyline, tors marking the contours of her form as she surveys her domain. Others see a face emerging from the horizon - eyes, hair, nose - as if the moor itself has taken on human awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eBoth interpretations speak to the same truth: Dartmoor has always been animate, alive with presences that pre-date our naming of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe abstract forms emerge through ink made from oak galls collected on Dartmoor itself - those marble-like growths formed when wasps lay eggs in oak branches. What begins as the tree's defence becomes our medium, transformed through iron and chemistry into the watchful greys and granite-lights you see here, punctuated by rust-oranges that speak to both the moor's iron-rich soils and the ancient alchemy of ink-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe letterpress text explores oak's deep relationship with Dartmoor - from the Celtic \u003cem\u003eduir\u003c\/em\u003e that gave the River Dart its name, to the pollen records showing oak's arrival 9,500 years ago. Each letter is hand-set in metal type and printed on heritage presses, connecting you to centuries of craftspeople who worked with these same materials and techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eAt 106x89cm, this piece commands presence. The original botanical ink painting is professionally framed with conservation-grade mounting and UV-protective glass. Like the landscape it depicts, this work will evolve and change over time. This is part of botanical ink's living character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe oak galls for the botanical ink were all collected on Dartmoor. The printing was completed in our Princetown studio on our Soldans cylinder proofing press -- the largest known hand-powered proofing press of its kind remaining in the UK. The text is entirely handset from wood and metal type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gallerybythelakes.co.uk\/exhibitions\/48-printland-the-uk-s-leading-printmakers\/overview\/\"\u003ePrintland 2026, 31 October - 28 November\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princetown Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54790798180737,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/2842\/4733\/files\/Oak-Large-Quietly-square.jpg?v=1758810753"},{"product_id":"above-morning-mist-dartmoor-oak-framed-original","title":"Wild Light Above the Morning Mist","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e106 x 89 cm framed original botanical ink specimen with letterpress printing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eDawn on the high moor can turn the world upside down. Cloud inversions transform familiar landscapes into floating islands, where tors emerge as peaks above a grey sea of mist that fills the valleys below. What should be solid ground becomes ethereal; what should be sky becomes foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThis piece captures that rare moment when Dartmoor flips itself and becomes visible only to observers on the high moor. The grey foundation of mist holds the weight of clouds. Above, the landscape floats in ochres and reds - granite, gorse, and bracken caught in the first light. The dark grey sky grounds what should be weightless, creating that disorienting beauty familiar to those who know the high moor's moods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe abstract forms emerge through ink made from oak galls collected on Dartmoor itself. It is made from the marble-like growths formed when wasps lay eggs in oak branches. What begins as the tree's defence becomes our medium, transformed through iron and chemistry into this topsy-turvy world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe letterpress text across the bottom of the piece explores oak's deep relationship with Dartmoor, from the Celtic \u003cem\u003eduir\u003c\/em\u003e that gave the River Dart its name, to the pollen records showing oak's arrival 9,500 years ago. Each letter is hand-set in metal type and printed on heritage presses, connecting you to centuries of craftspeople who worked with these same materials and techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eAt 106x89cm, this piece commands presence. The original botanical ink painting is professionally framed with conservation-grade mounting and UV-protective glass. Like the landscape it depicts, this work will evolve and change over time. This is part of botanical ink's living character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe oak galls for the botanical ink were all collected on Dartmoor. The text is entirely handset from wood and metal type. The printing was completed in our Princetown studio on our Soldans cylinder proofing press -- the largest known hand-powered proofing press of its kind remaining in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gallerybythelakes.co.uk\/exhibitions\/48-printland-the-uk-s-leading-printmakers\/overview\/\"\u003ePrintland 2026, 31 October - 28 November\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princetown Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54790805979521,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/2842\/4733\/files\/Oak-Large-Inversion-square.jpg?v=1758810851"},{"product_id":"nimbostratus-over-flat-tor-pan-dartmoor-oak","title":"Nimbostratus Over Flat Tor Pan","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e66 x 54 cm framed original botanical ink specimen with letterpress printing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eAs the wind blows, so the snow falls. This piece reminds me of the flat expanse at Flat Tor Pan. On the first few visits, it seemed to go on forever. Now, as we've become more familiar with the moor, it is still a vast stretch, but the quaking bogs are more familiar. Still, when the north wind blows in the dark clouds, it's best to zip up and prepare for the inevitable flurries. Nimbostratus is the named assigned to the low, dark clouds that often bring rain or snow (but without the thunderclaps). They often sneak up on you when you're on the moor. Sunshine one minute, low black clouds, and then the inevitable drenching in summer, or flurries in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe oak galls used to create the botanical ink were all collected on Dartmoor. The text is entirely handset from wood and metal type. The printing was completed in our Princetown studio on our Soldans cylinder proofing press -- the largest known hand-powered proofing press of its kind remaining in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThis is the second collection in our Wild Colour series, and the first collection to feature large works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThis work is available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gallerybythelakes.co.uk\/exhibitions\/48-printland-the-uk-s-leading-printmakers\/overview\/\"\u003ePrintland 2026, 31 October - 28 November\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princetown Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799150580097,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/2842\/4733\/files\/Oak-Medium-Nimbostratus-sq.jpg?v=1759006932"},{"product_id":"swaling-dartmoor-oak","title":"Swaling","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e66 x 54 cm framed original botanical ink specimen with letterpress printing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eIf you've visited Dartmoor over winter, you are likely familiar with the lines of fire across the open moor. These controlled burns, known locally as swaling, are an ancient land management practice and still used today on Dartmoor. The earliest historical record is the end of the fourteenth century, but the paleo-environmental record suggests it has been happening for thousands of years. The burning is primarily used to reduce overgrowth of gorse bushes and other vegetation, and promotes new growth, which is more palatable to the upland livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe abstract image was created from ink made from oak galls we collected on Dartmoor. The line of fire was created by adding a line of rust water, and then baking soda to unmodified oak gall ink. A truly unique piece that captures the dynamic nature of a swaling fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe oak galls for the botanical ink were all collected on Dartmoor. The text is entirely handset from wood and metal type. The printing was completed in our Princetown studio on our Soldans cylinder proofing press -- the largest known hand-powered proofing press of its kind remaining in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThis is the second collection in our Wild Colour series, and the first collection to feature large works. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThis work is available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gallerybythelakes.co.uk\/exhibitions\/48-printland-the-uk-s-leading-printmakers\/overview\/\"\u003ePrintland 2026, 31 October - 28 November\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoors-oaktober\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOak: First Gathering collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princetown Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799157363073,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/2842\/4733\/files\/Oak-Medium-Swaling-sq.jpg?v=1759007134"},{"product_id":"improbable-fiction-dartmoor-oak","title":"Improbable Fiction","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e66 x 54 cm framed original botanical ink specimen with letterpress printing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eOne of four pieces completed using the same method, but achieving slightly different results. Much like walking on Dartmoor, each person will have their own memories and observations of the same terrain, and under the same conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eIn this set: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoor-oak-first-gatherings\/products\/improbable-fiction-dartmoor-oak\"\u003eImprobable Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e (this piece), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoor-oak-first-gatherings\/products\/personal-adventures-dartmoor-oak\"\u003ePersonal Adventures\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoor-oak-first-gatherings\/products\/curious-observations-dartmoor-oak\"\u003eCurious Observations\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoor-oak-first-gatherings\/products\/singular-encounters-dartmoor-oak\"\u003eSingular Encounters\u003c\/a\u003e. They would look great together, but are being sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe title for this piece was inspired by William Crossing's \u003cem\u003eAmid Devonia's Alps.\u003c\/em\u003e Crossing was, effectively, a Victorian travel writer and influencer. His writing is of-the-time and utterly charming and entirely useful today. Our copy of his guide to Dartmoor (\u003cem\u003eCrossing's Guide to Dartmoor\u003c\/em\u003e) is very well thumbed and has been used to plan several of our now-favourite routes across the moor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe oak galls for the botanical ink were all collected on Dartmoor. The text was handset from wood and metal type. The printing was completed in our Princetown studio on our Soldans cylinder proofing press -- the largest known hand-powered proofing press of its kind remaining in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoors-oaktober\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOak: First Gathering collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gallerybythelakes.co.uk\/exhibitions\/48-printland-the-uk-s-leading-printmakers\/overview\/\"\u003ePrintland 2026, 31 October - 28 November\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princetown Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799157461377,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/2842\/4733\/files\/Oak-Medium-Improbable-sq_1d2382fc-73d1-45c7-8e5c-db5bdb47ede8.jpg?v=1759007777"},{"product_id":"singular-encounters-dartmoor-oak","title":"Singular Encounters","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e66 x 54 cm framed original botanical ink specimen with letterpress printing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eOne of four pieces completed using the same method, but achieving slightly different results. Much like walking on Dartmoor, each person will have their own memories and observations of the same terrain, and under the same conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eIn this set: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoor-oak-first-gatherings\/products\/singular-encounters-dartmoor-oak\"\u003eSingular Encounters\u003c\/a\u003e (this piece), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoor-oak-first-gatherings\/products\/personal-adventures-dartmoor-oak\"\u003ePersonal Adventures\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoor-oak-first-gatherings\/products\/curious-observations-dartmoor-oak\"\u003eCurious Observations\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoor-oak-first-gatherings\/products\/improbable-fiction-dartmoor-oak\"\u003eImprobable Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e. They would look great together, but are being sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe title for this piece was inspired by William Crossing's \u003cem\u003eAmid Devonia's Alps.\u003c\/em\u003e Crossing was, effectively, a Victorian travel writer and influencer. His writing is of-the-time and utterly charming and entirely useful today. Our copy of his guide to Dartmoor (\u003cem\u003eCrossing's Guide to Dartmoor\u003c\/em\u003e) is very well thumbed and has been used to plan several of our now-favourite routes across the moor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe oak galls for the botanical ink were all collected on Dartmoor. The text was handset from wood and metal type. The printing was completed in our Princetown studio on our Soldans cylinder proofing press -- the largest known hand-powered proofing press of its kind remaining in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoors-oaktober\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOak: First Gathering collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis work has sold.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princetown Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799160672641,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/2842\/4733\/files\/Oak-Medium-Stillness-sq_5370deee-bf56-4725-9875-0703160d3cdb.jpg?v=1759007470"},{"product_id":"curious-observations-dartmoor-oak","title":"Curious Observations","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e66 x 54 cm framed original botanical ink specimen with letterpress printing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eOne of four pieces completed using the same method, but achieving slightly different results. Much like walking on Dartmoor, each person will have their own memories and observations of the same terrain, and under the same conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eIn this set: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoor-oak-first-gatherings\/products\/curious-observations-dartmoor-oak\"\u003eCurious Observations\u003c\/a\u003e (this piece), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoor-oak-first-gatherings\/products\/personal-adventures-dartmoor-oak\"\u003ePersonal Adventures\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoor-oak-first-gatherings\/products\/singular-encounters-dartmoor-oak\"\u003eSingular Encounters\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoor-oak-first-gatherings\/products\/improbable-fiction-dartmoor-oak\"\u003eImprobable Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e. They would look great together, but are being sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe title for this piece was inspired by William Crossing's \u003cem\u003eAmid Devonia's Alps.\u003c\/em\u003e Crossing was, effectively, a Victorian travel writer and influencer. His writing is of-the-time and utterly charming and entirely useful today. Our copy of his guide to Dartmoor (\u003cem\u003eCrossing's Guide to Dartmoor\u003c\/em\u003e) is very well thumbed and has been used to plan several of our now-favourite routes across the moor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe oak galls for the botanical ink were all collected on Dartmoor. The text was handset from wood and metal type. The printing was completed in our Princetown studio on our Soldans cylinder proofing press -- the largest known hand-powered proofing press of its kind remaining in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThis work is available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gallerybythelakes.co.uk\/exhibitions\/48-printland-the-uk-s-leading-printmakers\/overview\/\"\u003ePrintland 2026, 31 October - 28 November\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princetown Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799167783297,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/2842\/4733\/files\/Oak-Medium-Attempts-sq.jpg?v=1759007727"},{"product_id":"personal-adventures-dartmoor-oak","title":"Personal Adventures","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e66 x 54 cm framed original botanical ink specimen with letterpress printing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eOne of four pieces completed using the same method, but achieving slightly different results. Much like walking on Dartmoor, each person will have their own memories and observations of the same terrain, and under the same conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eIn this set: Personal Adventures (this piece), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoor-oak-first-gatherings\/products\/curious-observations-dartmoor-oak\"\u003eCurious Observations\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoor-oak-first-gatherings\/products\/singular-encounters-dartmoor-oak\"\u003eSingular Encounters\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoor-oak-first-gatherings\/products\/improbable-fiction-dartmoor-oak\"\u003eImprobable Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e. They would look great together, but are being sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe title for this piece was inspired by William Crossing's \u003cem\u003eAmid Devonia's Alps.\u003c\/em\u003e Crossing was, effectively, a Victorian travel writer and influencer. His writing is of-the-time and utterly charming and entirely useful today. Our copy of his guide to Dartmoor (\u003cem\u003eCrossing's Guide to Dartmoor\u003c\/em\u003e) is very well thumbed and has been used to plan several of our now-favourite routes across the moor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe oak galls for the botanical ink were all collected on Dartmoor. The text was handset from wood and metal type. The printing was completed in our Princetown studio on our Soldans cylinder proofing press -- the largest known hand-powered proofing press of its kind remaining in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoors-oaktober\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOak: First Gathering collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis work has sold.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princetown Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799172403585,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/2842\/4733\/files\/Oak-Medium-Impromptu-Rivulets-sq.jpg?v=1759007854"},{"product_id":"eroded-strata-dartmoor-oak","title":"Eroded Strata","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e48 x 48 cm framed original botanical ink specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe initial \u003cem\u003esketches\u003c\/em\u003e for this collection were completed at scale. We tested the layout of the type, the size of the botanical ink specimen, and noticed a little too late that one of the metal letters was damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eFrom these initial trials, we've cut away the test marks, leaving only the botanical abstract made from oak gall ink. The oak galls for the botanical ink were all collected on Dartmoor and made into ink by ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe piece is professionally framed with conservation-grade mounting and UV-protective glass. Like the landscape it depicts, this work will evolve and change over time. This is part of botanical ink's living character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoors-oaktober\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOak: First Gathering collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princetown Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54806564438401,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/2842\/4733\/files\/square_1_12deda5c-9c37-4c65-9021-de486f183794.jpg?v=1759162052"},{"product_id":"pooled-invitations-dartmoor-oak","title":"Pooled Invitations","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e48 x 48 cm framed original botanical ink specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe initial \u003cem\u003esketches\u003c\/em\u003e for this collection were completed at scale. We tested the layout of the type, the size of the botanical ink specimen, and noticed a little too late that one of the metal letters was damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eFrom these initial trials, we've cut away the test marks, leaving only the botanical abstract made from oak gall ink. The oak galls for the botanical ink were all collected on Dartmoor and made into ink by ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe piece is professionally framed with conservation-grade mounting and UV-protective glass. Like the landscape it depicts, this work will evolve and change over time. This is part of botanical ink's living character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoors-oaktober\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOak: First Gathering collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece has now sold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princetown Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54806743875969,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/2842\/4733\/files\/square_2.jpg?v=1759162526"},{"product_id":"foundational-granite-dartmoor-oak","title":"Foundational Granite","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e48 x 48 cm framed original botanical ink specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe initial \u003cem\u003esketches\u003c\/em\u003e for this collection were completed at scale. We tested the layout of the type, the size of the botanical ink specimen, and noticed a little too late that one of the metal letters was damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eFrom these initial trials, we've cut away the test marks, leaving only the botanical abstract made from oak gall ink. The oak galls for the botanical ink were all collected on Dartmoor and made into ink by ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe piece is professionally framed with conservation-grade mounting and UV-protective glass. Like the landscape it depicts, this work will evolve and change over time. This is part of botanical ink's living character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoors-oaktober\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOak: First Gathering collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princetown Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54806746431873,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/2842\/4733\/files\/square_3.jpg?v=1759162598"},{"product_id":"turning-out-day-dartmoor-oak","title":"Turning Out the Day","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e48 x 48 cm framed original botanical ink specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe initial \u003cem\u003esketches\u003c\/em\u003e for this collection were completed at scale. We tested the layout of the type, the size of the botanical ink specimen, and noticed a little too late that one of the metal letters was damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eFrom these initial trials, we've cut away the test marks, leaving only the botanical abstract made from oak gall ink. The oak galls for the botanical ink were all collected on Dartmoor and made into ink by ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe piece is professionally framed with conservation-grade mounting and UV-protective glass. Like the landscape it depicts, this work will evolve and change over time. This is part of botanical ink's living character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoors-oaktober\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOak: First Gathering collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princetown Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54806749479297,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/2842\/4733\/files\/square_4.jpg?v=1759162634"},{"product_id":"pulling-back-mist-dartmoor-oak","title":"Pulling Back the Mist","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e48 x 48 cm framed original botanical ink specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe initial \u003cem\u003esketches\u003c\/em\u003e for this collection were completed at scale. We tested the layout of the type, the size of the botanical ink specimen, and noticed a little too late that one of the metal letters was damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eFrom these initial trials, we've cut away the test marks, leaving only the botanical abstract made from oak gall ink. The oak galls for the botanical ink were all collected on Dartmoor and made into ink by ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe piece is professionally framed with conservation-grade mounting and UV-protective glass. Like the landscape it depicts, this work will evolve and change over time. This is part of botanical ink's living character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoors-oaktober\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOak: First Gathering collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princetown Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54806752166273,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/2842\/4733\/files\/square_5.jpg?v=1759162669"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/2842\/4733\/collections\/Oak-Large-Inversion-square-med.jpg?v=1758812351","url":"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/dartmoor-oak-first-gatherings.oembed","provider":"Princetown Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}