What is a linoleum cut block print?
A linocut (or lino print, linoleum block print) is a type of relief print where you carve into a block of linoleum and take a print from the inked surface of the block. ( the process of making a linocut print)
What is reduction block printing?
A reduction print is made when an artist creates a multi-colored, layered print using a single print block. The block could be foam, linoleum or even wood. The artist repeats the process of carving and printing over and over until the final look is achieved.
How is linocut criticized?
Why is it criticized? A linocut is created by cutting away an image from linoleum, a soft synthetic material. The process is critiqued because it is relatively simple to create and perfect, when comparing it to other techniques in art.
How can you make linoleum easier to carve?
You can soften linoleum in two ways. First, you can rub linseed oil over the surface of the block. After you do this, you can also heat the surface with a hair drier (not a heat gun) using the low to medium heat setting – nothing hotter than that. There’s a reason that you need to be careful in applying heat.
What is a Colour reduction print?
A reduction print includes several colors. The artist carves away or “reduces” portions of a printing block, printing at intervals, one color at a time. Colors are usually printed from lightest to darkest since dark colors cover lighter color better than the reverse.
Who is Alexandra buckle?
Alexandra has been a full time professional printmaker since 2012, she works from her own home printmaking studio in Bicester. Inspired by countryside walks and the changes in weather and season upon the landscape, she enjoys capturing her favourite scenery as hand printed reduction linocuts.
What is the difference between a woodcut and a linocut?
As linoleum is a softer material than wood and easier to carve, the lines of a linocut tend to be smoother and not as sharp or jagged as a woodcut.
How do you print on linoleum blocks?
Linoleum Block Printing 1 The Tools of the Trade. There are many tools that are needed to complete a linoleum block print from start to finish. 2 Design and Draw. Get inspired! 3 Transferring Onto the Linoleum Block. 4 Carving the Linoleum Block. 5 Printing. 6 Conclusion.
What is a linocut print made of?
This airport departure board linocut print is made from two hand-carved linoleum blocks. Limited edition ukulele block print made using the reduction printmaking method. This linocut print titled, “Adventure Awaits,” features a campervan and forest printed from a hand-carved block of linoleum.
How do you cut linoleum blocks with a towel?
Place the linoleum block on top of the towel, linoleum side down to get it to warm. This will make it easier to cut, and it will help make more precise lines. Proofing: Proofing is important.
How to carve linoleum without damaging it?
If you are finding it difficult to carve the linoleum, you can warm it up for easier cutting. To do so, place a towel down and then place a heating pad on low to medium heat on the towel. Now place another towel on top of the pad.