A linocut is a relief print, one of the oldest printmaking processes. A linocut is made using a sheet of linoleum the surface of which is cut away so that the image to be inked and printed onto paper stands in ‘relief’. A variety of u- and v-shaped gouges are used to cut lines, shapes, [...]
A limited edition print is a work of art which is usually produced in multiples. The artist cuts a block, in my case a piece of linoleum, ink is applied and pressure from a printing press transfers the image on to paper. The cut block can be re-inked and further impressions made. In this way [...]
Original prints are traditionally signed in pencil by the artist and often have a hand written title. Each print is numbered. The number looks like a fraction so that 4/30 means that it is print number four out of an edition of thirty.
Other edition marks that you will see – A/P – Artist’s proof – Normally for the artist personal use. It is normal to pull 10% of the edition as artists proof or a maximum 5 copies. H/C – Hors d’Commerce – outside commerce in French – meaning the print is not for sale. VE – [...]
I like to use Lawrence Original Linseed oil based relief inks which have been specifically manufactured for relief printmaking. I purchase the inks in 75ml tubes in a wide variety of colours. Somerset White Satin 300gsm paper is my first preference for linocuts. It is a mould made 100% cotton rag, acid free paper made [...]
