1 Designing for Linocuts, 2 Types of Lino, LINOCUTSLeave a comment

Artists Lino and Linocut design…Thinking outside the square.

October 20, 2011January 24, 2012 Lyn

Just a quick thought – often we approach design for linocuts with the thought in the back of our mind of the standard sizes of the linoleum blocks – squares of 15cm x 15cm or 30cm x 30cm. So we … Continue reading Artists Lino and Linocut design…Thinking outside the square.

3 Carving Linoblocks, LINOCUTSLeave a comment

Complex Fine Carving – Regeneration – Waratahs

October 20, 2011January 24, 2012 Lyn

Progression of the carving on the “Waratahs” can be seen on the left. It is a slow but that’s because it has a lot of fine intricate carving that needs to be taken carefully. I generally use 4 different sizes … Continue reading Complex Fine Carving – Regeneration – Waratahs

4 Printing Linoblocks, LINOCUTSLeave a comment

Final Print Processes – New Zealand Wildflowers

October 15, 2011January 25, 2012 Lyn

This is an image of the first print off the block. The next step is waiting for it to dry and then handcolouring. I use an oil based ink to print the black which can take a few days to … Continue reading Final Print Processes – New Zealand Wildflowers