Pink Wheels

Pink Wheels is an original linocut by local artist Laurie McIntosh that captures the sweet, fleeting joy of early childhood. A soft pink tricycle rests at the bottom of the composition, tethered to a bright green balloon drifting skyward—simple, playful imagery that feels both nostalgic and quietly poetic.

Hand-printed on soft cotton paper, this original linocut reflects Laurie’s bold reduction printing process. Working from a single block of linoleum, she carves the image in reverse, inks it with one color, and prints it before carving away more of the block and repeating the process with the next layer. Because each stage permanently removes part of the block, there is no going back—each impression is the result of a fearless, all-in process that makes every piece truly one of a kind.

Professionally matted and framed, Pink Wheels is ready to hang and beautifully presented, allowing the artwork’s lightness and sense of movement to take center stage. Lovely for nurseries, children’s rooms, or anyone drawn to meaningful, story-driven art, this piece celebrates the beauty of simple moments and first adventures, inviting viewers to slow down and remember.