# Hand-Carved Lunar Art The Tugboat Printshop and its Moon Art Piece is Artistry at its Finest By Ariel Weber | Published 2012-12-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tugboat-printshop References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/12/carving-the-moon-a-new-woodcut-print-by-tugboat-printshop) & [cloudjunky.tumblr](http://cloudjunky.tumblr.com/post/37559689918/carving-the-moon-work-in-progress-tugboat) The moon gets a whimsical upgrade with the Tugboat Printshop and its newest [hand-carved design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-collection). The married couple Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth are the designers behind the kooky and creative creation. Since they opened their doors in 2006, they have prided themselves on using traditional printmaking techniques, which includes making everything by hand. Though this must be a time consuming medium of artistry, the results are well worth it. The Moon piece is one of their largest creations yet as it measures in at 36″ x 32." The incredible and intricate design depicts many exaggerated and [whimsical craters of the moon surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calibre-jj04). For those intrigued and wanting a piece of something that is always [lighting up the night sky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/night-light-projectors), the piece can be pre-ordered through their website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hand-carved Artwork:** Traditional printmaking techniques are being revived with hand-carved artwork, providing an opportunity for unique, one-of-a-kind creations. - **Whimsical Design:** Designers using exaggerated and creative designs in their work provide an opportunity for stand-out art pieces. - **Large-scale Art:** Creating large scale artwork, like the 36″ x 32″ Moon piece, provides an opportunity to make a statement and showcase intricate design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Hand-carved prints provide an opportunity for artists to bring unique creations to collectors, and incorporate traditional techniques with modern design and whimsy. - **Home Decor:** Intricate and large-scale art pieces are perfect for home decor and provide an opportunity for artists to create unique pieces for individual style and taste. - **Tourism & Travel:** Incorporating large-scale and unique artwork in public spaces and tourist attractions can help stimulate local economies and drive interest among travelers and art enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Moon-Inspired Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-phase-lamp.md) - [Moon-Inspired Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-trip-clock.md) - [Moon-Inspired Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lua.md) - [Spaced-Themed LED Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-room.md) - [Sculptural Lunar Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonsetter-floor-lamp.md) - [Lunar-Based Rotating Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-pavilion.md) - [Lunar-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-side-table.md) - [Celestial Mirror Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzanne-oddy.md) - [First-Ever Outer Space Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selenian.md)