Artists Linoleum – Lino for Linocuts…Linoprints

I must say there have been a few changes to the artists linoleum used to make linocuts/linoprints over the last 30 years or so. Many people will remember those old hard brown squares of lino we valiantly tried to carve in our high school art classes! Well they have progressed since then...thank goodness!! Below are... Continue Reading →

June 7, 2008 12

Carving approaches for linocuts…linoprints

Sometimes if the carving of a linoleum block is more complex or I want to try out a couple of different carving methods before starting on the actual design block I will do a 'sample carve and print' first. The process of deciding whether you want a 'rough' immediate style of graphic image that reflects... Continue Reading →

June 6, 2008 0

Still here!! Designing a new linocut…and the use of computers…

Yes I am still here and working hard! Horrible weather here for days - raining, windy etc.. but lovely and sunny today. I know the rain is great but it gets a little damp after more than a few days. On the other hand - inside in the warmth drawing/designing and making warm chicken and... Continue Reading →

June 4, 2008 0

New Linocuts…Linoprints

These are 3 new linocuts that I have just finished handcolouring. They are to be part of a series of 12... You can see the linoblock carvings here and the black and white prints here.

May 25, 2008 0

Tawny Frogmouth Stare…Linocut…

Have just finished handcolouring and scanning this new linocut. It is of a tawny frogmouth - a native Australian bird - my favourite! I have been working to a schedule for this one but managed it - just - I hope. Certainly have been challenging the limits on the recurrence of my RSI in my... Continue Reading →

May 20, 2008 6

Printing Linocuts…some common problems…

The aim of printing a linoblock is to achieve a smooth even transfer of ink from the raised surface areas (or relief) that has been left after carving away the areas you wish to remain white or in the case of a reduction linocut the areas of colour you are building from the background to... Continue Reading →

May 19, 2008 42

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