Tag Archives: Linocut

Articulated concertina: More complexity

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Claire B

In January I posted the results of my exploration into creating a double articulated concertina book.  I made two samples; one with basic stitching and the other with an attractive beaded join. Ever since completing the these I’ve been irritated … Continue reading →

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Double articulation concertina book: Floral linocut

Posted on January 12, 2020 by Claire B

As I bring this project to a close I’m struck by how much I’ve learned on this journey. My first decision was to create a duplicate of every component as this was totally experimental.  What I see in my head … Continue reading →

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Floral linocut – moving along

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Claire B

After my last trials on white paper I moved to printing on coloured bases. My backgrounds were made by rolling various acrylic paints onto damp plastic sheeting and smoothing paper over the surface, thereby transferring some of the paint.  Unfortunately … Continue reading →

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Floral linocut progress

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Claire B

Having finally managed to finish cutting my piece of lino just before Christmas I’ve been itching to print it.  I have a specific idea in mind but thought I’d trial a few different colours and see how they look. First … Continue reading →

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2019 12 23 Image of the week & cutting lino

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Claire B

If you follow my blog you’ll have noticed that lately I’ve been messing around with colours and patterns on paper quite a bit.  Some of the results lend themselves to be overprinted with bold designs and I’ve been working on … Continue reading →

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You just have to keep trying . . .

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Claire B

. . . until you find a solution With 28 images individually printed onto handmade paper (see stage 1 here), collated and ready to be assembled into my Aspects of Humanity book I have spent a lot of time attempting … Continue reading →

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Lino: Printing from latest drawing

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Claire B

Jumping for joy In position Out for a stroll Help, please The world is even more amazing upside down Stepping out These are the final prints for this project.

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Lino: More printing from line drawings

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Claire B

Stealth Let’s stretch it out Ouch! Maybe that stretching wasn’t such a good idea On the run

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Lino: Printing from line drawings

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Claire B

Pushing the boundaries Through the looking-glass Super slippery Did I really sign up for this? Time-out Reaching out

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Wine & cheese linocut: Stage 2

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Claire B

I took masses of photos of red wine in a glass from various angles, with and without shadows.  It was refilled once or twice as I needed lubrication from time to time. I chose the angles that appealed for my … Continue reading →

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Wine & cheese linocut: Stage 1

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Claire B

I’ve been drawing for days, 20-30 minutes each day, in preparation for my next print project.  I’ve started with a wine glass and have discovered that I lean to the right – how uncannily similar they all are! Is that … Continue reading →

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Print 1. Project 14: Print proofs

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Claire B

Proofing the plates. I’m printing 3 different plates: the base foamex board as a combined monotype and collagraph, the feature linocut design and a further blind embossed linocut. Blind embossing: The aim is to create a further section of brick … Continue reading →

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Print 1. Project 14: The design

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Claire B

Developing the design I didn’t have a subject matter in mind when I started this project so, whilst sitting in the garden, I doodled and thought.  I started with a nine square grid. It may be a large stretch of … Continue reading →

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Print 1. Project 13: Choosing my subject matter

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Claire B

For this project I will be combining monoprinting and linoprinting to create a multi-layered print outcome. I’ve been considering my subject matter.  Whilst away in the USA for the last few weeks I took many photographs and now, having sorted … Continue reading →

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Print 1. Project 6: Review

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Claire B

What do you have to take into account in order to create a strong single-colour design? I’ve found there are several things to think about including: Consider carefully the amount of detail possible. Look at strength, width and quantity of … Continue reading →

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Print 1. Project 6: Research Point

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Claire B

Aim: Find a couple of contemporary printmakers whose work you like, and reflect on their techniques.  How do they use lino?  What sort of marks do they make?  What could you learn from them? Hannah Hoch (1889-1978)  Above left: Cleopatra, … Continue reading →

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Further trials in Reduction Lino Printing

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Claire B

I attempted a much bigger piece here – with moderate success.  The lino measured 20 x 30cm. First carving.  This time I understood the colour process, having made a hash of it last time, so I started with process yellow … Continue reading →

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First steps in Reduction Lino Printing

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Claire B

I cut my 30 x 30cm lino square into 3 pieces, 2 small ones to practice on and a larger piece for a proper design. I used the first small piece to learn how the tools work and here I … Continue reading →

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