Citrus fruits are like a slice of summer, no matter the season. Juicy, vibrant, and full of aroma — they’re made to uplift your mood and brighten any space.
For me, mandarins are about cozy winter evenings, New Year memories, and that familiar scent of peels warming on the radiator.
Lemons? They remind me of late spring — fresh, invigorating, full of energy and light.
And oranges are pure summer: sunshine, cool drinks, joy, and quenched thirst.
These are my personal impressions — and that’s exactly where it all began. I wanted to refresh the kitchen decor in a cottagecore style, and I started by creating linocuts just for myself. But the result surprised me — in the best way — and I couldn’t wait to share it with you.
These first citrus pieces — lemons, oranges, and mandarins — became the foundation of my new botanical collection: Fructus et Folia.
Citrus is like a dose of visual vitamins — a burst of energy that brings a fresh, cheerful atmosphere to your home all year round.
Why the kitchen?
We often focus on decorating our living rooms or bedrooms and forget about the kitchen or dining area. But that’s where so many warm and heartfelt moments happen.
The kitchen isn’t just a functional space.
It’s where we cook with love, gather for breakfast or dinner, celebrate good news, share stories, and show care.
These everyday rituals are what make a house feel like home.
That’s why I believe the kitchen deserves beauty too — as a form of self-love and a way to care for your space and loved ones.
I created the Fructus et Folia mini-linocut collection with that idea in mind:
to give everyone the chance to decorate their home with their favorite gifts of nature — juicy, gentle, and warm.
And maybe you have your own ideas for fruits, veggies, or berries you'd love to see in this collection? I'd love to hear from you ✉️
The Linocut Process
Every linocut I create begins with digital sketches on my iPad.
This step helps me define the shapes and layout precisely — in this case, the segments, slices, and leaves of the citrus fruit.
I print the sketch to scale and transfer it to linoleum using transfer paper. Then I go over the lines with a marker and move to the most meditative stage — carving. It’s a slow, tactile process that brings out the texture of citrus skin, delicate leaf veins, and the segmented beauty of each fruit.
Once the block is carved, I mix the ink.
For this series, I use oil-based inks — sage green, orange and yellow — which pair beautifully with textured warm beige paper.
The result feels like a vintage botanical print, timeless and elegant.
The lino print is then transferred by hand — using a spoon. This classic, slow method creates a personal, one-of-a-kind impression every time.
Each linogravure is hand-signed: I include the edition number, the Latin name of the fruit (like Citrus limon or Citrus sinensis), the year, and my brand name.
This touch adds a personal story, turning each piece into more than just wall decor — it becomes a true work of art.
About the Collection: Fructus et Folia
Fructus et Folia is a vintage-inspired collection of hand-carved and printmaking linocuts featuring fruits, berries, and vegetables.
Printed with oil-based inks on warm, textured paper, each artwork captures the quiet charm of nature and harvest in a rustic, timeless aesthetic.
These linogravure are perfect for kitchen walls, garden lovers, or anyone who appreciates botanical elegance and handmade craft.
Bring antique botanical beauty into your home with these unique wall art prints.
👉 Browse the Fructus et Folia collection in my shop — you might just find the piece that gives your kitchen a fresh new spirit:
→ Explore the collection