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Two colour print using to lino blocks. Two colour Lino print using stronger contrasts  Single print seagulls lino print  Trying different backgrounds  Cutting and placing images to create different effects. |
Wood Block Print Technique
Wood block printing is a technique I have been sampling over the last month or so. I have choice to use Lino which is something a little more pliable than the traditional method of cutting into wood which history has surpassed since. Lino was introduced in the late 19th century and has been used by many print makers since including the likes of Picasso, and a number of other well known contemporary artists.
The image on the right below the first print is my second print the first was a pebble repeat which I have added gold leaf to in bronze and silver.
My evaluation of the technique is that it is a technique that allows you to simplify down your ideas and the finished look is a professional finish without any paintly unwanted effects that you get if you were to paint. The effect that I like is after one or two prints have been printed and the effect is a washed out denim effect. A old vintage warn out distressed look which in effect adds warmth and homely charm. This is the look I was looking for in my work. I will continue to experiment with lino printing.I would like to mix this technique with some screen printing or photographic printing. To try and create a Hybrid of contemporary and traditional practices.
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| Printing Equipment roller, knife, glass base |
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| Black thick tap is used to keep paper in one place for printing layers. |
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| Agate effect print. |
