First Blue Wheels

First Blue Wheels is an original hand-pulled linocut by South Carolina artist Laurie McIntosh that captures the wonder, independence, and quiet excitement of childhood's earliest adventures. A blue tricycle sits at the base of the composition, tethered to a bright orange balloon floating effortlessly overhead. With its simple lines, open space, and playful color palette, the piece feels both nostalgic and timeless—an invitation to remember scraped knees, driveway races, and the feeling that the whole world was waiting just beyond the next turn.

Created using Laurie McIntosh's signature linocut reduction process, First Blue Wheels is built layer by layer through multiple stages of carving, inking, and printing. Each color requires the artist to carve away more of the original block, making every impression a unique, hand-pulled original. The resulting artwork combines remarkable craftsmanship with a sense of lightness and joy that has become a hallmark of Laurie's work.

Professionally matted and framed, First Blue Wheels arrives ready to hang and makes a thoughtful addition to nurseries, children's rooms, beach cottages, or any home that values meaningful, story-driven art. Equal parts whimsical and sophisticated, it celebrates the small moments that shape our lives and reminds us that sometimes the simplest images carry the most lasting memories.

12"W x 24"H