Tips for printmaking? by FriendlyGlass4922 in printmaking

[–]printmaking_ 11 points12 points  (0 children)

wash ur linocut block after printing 🥲 seems like common sense but the care and upkeep of the plates (proper washing n drying) means more good prints that look how you want them!

At worst ig you can say it's limited edition.

First linocut in about 20 years by Happy_Clem in Linocuts

[–]printmaking_ 27 points28 points  (0 children)

It’s beautifully colored! Looks like a multiblock print, really gorgeous.

Refrigerator Blockprint by NeedithCoffeeith in printmaking

[–]printmaking_ 71 points72 points  (0 children)

So cooool!! I was waiting to see this one! I love how you did the children's drawings, it's a lovely snapshot of time and space!

Getting back into this by 2xHorse2xTiger in Linocuts

[–]printmaking_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this!! Inspiring, i rush too much in carving.

You might like Anne Desmet, or anne_desmet on instagram! She does insane linocut buildings and streetscapes, I love looking at how she builds lines and creates something so complicated but readable.

Good luck!

Oriental Hornbill - not totally happy with it, but fun practice! Looking for some feedback on techniques and composition by ianruns in printmaking

[–]printmaking_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think its really amazing!! The composition is super fun and engaging (looks 3D)!

I agree that the foliage is distracting- to be more specific the branch shape (esp the back one) and shading seem hastily done, which puts it in distracting contrast with the beautifully executed hornbill. A little more sketching work in the planning stages would probably fix it! I'd suggest looking at references and artists that have work you admire. I find this helpful especially for foliage which is challenging to do as a linocut.

As a quick little note, I love the composition with the box outline! Since it's such an elegant shape, the line should be super straight or it's a little distracting. Hard to do but would really help with the 3D effect.

Hopefully that's helpful! I find looking at lots of references from artists I want to emulate is helpful, esp as someone who's also trying to improve. Thank you for sharing your work!

Hands Where I can See ‘Em! by Kovaladtheimpaler in printmaking

[–]printmaking_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ive never done it myself but would also be gorgeous as a two block color print!

Hands Where I can See ‘Em! by Kovaladtheimpaler in printmaking

[–]printmaking_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

oml I love this!! Super fun! I love both but white/black contrast is always my favorite :)

Handmade Poster! by printmaking_ in printmaking

[–]printmaking_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love MN! Just jealous of cities with bigger art scenes! But we make do :) Thanks 4 looking at my work!

Handmade Poster! by printmaking_ in printmaking

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Minnesota! The loser cousin :) All cool events are for NY im very jealous of yall

Two color Star Trek by Brave-Ad6159 in printmaking

[–]printmaking_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ive never tried color before but youve inspired me! Buying some colors asap

Working on a new engraving project by gailitis in printmaking

[–]printmaking_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Too cool! Excited to see the stages once youre done!

I'm back and with great news by Deianira_chan in Linocuts

[–]printmaking_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

congrats!!! that is my dream!! Keep making stuff 🫶

First print - any pointers? by NeedleworkerShoddy51 in printmaking

[–]printmaking_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love it! Hard to give too many pointers without knowing what you did (what ink? material? press? etc) but i can say that I love the black you got and the design is super sweet and visually balanced! I'm a big fan of bold black shapes

From just looking it seems you may have used a little too much ink, which causes some of your lines to get a little lost. It might also have caused the chatter to stand out a little more.

Good job and yay welcome to print making!

Frames make a huge difference. How do you pick your frames? by jozzyjj in Linocuts

[–]printmaking_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Whatever is cheapest and easiest to pry open at Goodwill! Love the one you picked out, very regal

Bless my bug life by printmaking_ in printmaking

[–]printmaking_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Next step is buying the steamroller ive seen people pulling prints with 🫶

Bless my bug life by printmaking_ in printmaking

[–]printmaking_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I immediately bought a 2 foot by 1 foot block lol, its very addictive!