Lino Prints
Linocut print making is a style of art where a sheet of linoleum (soft rubber surface) is carved away with sharp specialized chisels, similar to traditional Japanese woodcut printing. The uncarved area is inked with a roller and the paper pressed by hand with a barren and back side of a metal spoon to form the print. A series of prints (called an edition) are made from the carved lino block. Multicolor reduction prints are achieved by laying down a single color, carefully carving away the areas where that color will show through, and repeating the process for as many colors as needed to complete the composition. This means the lino is slowly destroyed with each new color added and can never be reprinted. There’s no going back. Read more about it HERE.
I’m currently working on a seabird series, highlighting the species and places that have shaped my experiences in the field. Please contact me if you’re interested in purchasing one of these prints, which will be shipped matted and ready to frame.