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We used an offcut of one of our favourite types of lino, this hessian backed brown lino, to create this mini cat print for #tinyprinttuesday. Printing Process Oil-based water washable relief ink is applied with a brayer to the block, and the print is hand burnished, using a glass baren and a bone folder. Block size: 5cm x 5cm, printed onto mulberry paper approximately 8.5cm x 8.5cm. #linocut #linocutprint #printmaker #printmaking #print #linoprint #reliefprinting #linograbado #linogravu...
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🐻 Almost two years ago, we created a series of bear prints, which included our ‘Cosy Morning’ print. These anthropomorphic bears were later joined by a mischievous dog, a corgi called Gatsby, who eventually became an integral part of our logo. Bear Prints have long been an inspiration to us. In fact, the first linocut print we purchased was of a bear, picked up about ten years ago when Art in Action was still held at Waterperry Gardens. This print, which we later framed and nicknamed George...
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Chimera Cat Linocut Print
Following our other mini cat print, I wanted to show the process of creating this little print. This is a chimera cat, or a half-coloured face cat, where there are two genetically distinct cats in one body. The process: I use Indian ink to stain traditional battleship grey lino so there is more contrast when carving. I transfer my mini design using tracing paper, pencil (graphite), and a bone folder. Once the image is transferred, I go over it with a black pen. Then I carve; here, I used bot...
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The process of great prints by @hallyandchristyprints. Be sure to check out their profile. It’s been a slow start to summer this year. With one of the wettest Mays on record, we were inspired to create this crow, ready for the wet weather, with matching Wellington boots and a rain poncho. It reminds us of those ponchos you could get from Disney World when the heavens would open. Since the inception of the design, the weather has improved, but we still wanted to share this multi-block print...
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