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First Linocut
The pumpkin notans were so successful I decided to reproduce them as linoleum block prints. I haven’t done this sort of a project since elementary school, but the block cutting went well. I pulled two...
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Linocut Update
Today I experimented with papers designed specially for block printing and had much better success. Better paper makes a world of difference. I used Dick Blick water soluble printing ink on five...
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Thanksgiving Linocuts
I’ve been having so much fun with the linocut prints that I pitched the idea as a family Thanksgiving activity. We all spent the afternoon listening to music, nibbling on appetizers and taking...
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A better way to transfer drawings to linoleum
One challenge I’ve encountered with linocut prints is transferring my design to the block of linoleum. In the past I’ve used Saral and Richeson transfer papers, but I was never happy with the amount of...
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Starting a new print
I’ve started working on the design for a multi-block linocut print of Lake Keechelus. For now, I am mocking it up in Adobe Illustrator so that I can get an understanding of interactions between the...
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Keechelus Print Update
Here’s an update on the Keechelus print design. I’ve added more detail in the foreground and clarified the left riverbank. The silhouetted mountain ridges work well, but I’m struggling to get a more...
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Ski Lift
Feeling inspired after a recent trip to Snoqualmie Pass. Thought I’d try a two-plate linocut – something simple, but compelling to practice multi-plate registration and the interactions between ink...
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Portrait Study I
I’m working up some new print designs. This rim-lit portrait would make an excellent linocut!
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