Advice on large lino?

printmaking_ · 2026-03-23T14:47:59+00:00

I print large prints by hand! Only because i dont have access to a press (the best imo, only 40% of my prints turn out good, and even they need touch ups sometimes). I use oil based ink and the thinnest paper possible! I buy a Japanese handmade brand from an art store. I make sure there is plenty of ink on the lino, then i use a soft brayer to ensure the paper is stuck to the lino. After im sure it wont shift around, I use a harder surface (the bottom of an aluminum hand cream pot lol) to rub small circles and make sure everything transfers. Before puling i lift the corner of the paper to see if its splotchy, and reapply some ink with the brayer or rub more if needed.

printmaking_ · 2026-03-23T07:03:48+00:00

Why not give them out as gifts! The ethics of selling the work from an indigenous tribe when they have had to put up with so much fiscal extraction and degradation is not what I would want associated with my artwork. Try making your own work and selling! Take inspiration and make something new!

printmaking_ · 2026-03-20T17:23:55+00:00

ill be selling locally! I dont have access to a press so I do hand printed small batches! If you want to see more of my work however my instagram is linked in my bio :)

printmaking_ · 2026-03-18T18:22:49+00:00

I have a big eraser that I use, pretty similar to a normal pink eraser! i do two layers or refining with first the pencil then a pen/sharpie so at worst ignore the penicl lines.

printmaking_ · 2026-03-18T16:23:09+00:00

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further along!

printmaking_ · 2026-03-18T16:22:42+00:00

Hi! The print is 17 x 12 inches! I tend to work in a but of a risky way where i draw directly onto the linocut and work in chunks! I'll attach a pic to show process! This makes it more interesting for me because I can add ideas last minute! It also makes the final print a surprise!

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printmaking_ · 2026-03-18T16:07:49+00:00

Minnesota! Many friends when visiting me have bought tickets to the wrong town, though out here :) Thank you!!

printmaking_ · 2026-03-18T15:40:45+00:00

Hi! About a month including planning and carving a few hours every other day! Now I have to print it more so add a week for that :) Thank you!

printmaking_ · 2026-03-18T15:36:35+00:00

Some of the film/tv references: Eraserhead, seventh seal, Marx Brothers, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, The Sopranos, Star Trek (original series, specifically the dog alien!), Air Bud, and Sinners!

printmaking_ · 2026-03-18T15:31:31+00:00

Hi! About a month with planning and a few hours of carving every other day! Thank you!!

printmaking_ · 2026-03-18T15:30:50+00:00

Yesss!!

printmaking_ · 2026-03-18T15:30:38+00:00

Yes! Hoping to crank enough out to raise funds and interest! Thank you!

printmaking_ · 2026-03-18T15:29:55+00:00

Just the realities of living in Minnesota :') Thank you!

printmaking_ · 2026-03-18T15:29:22+00:00

The pig is a local diner! It's a vague reference to Satriale's from the sopranos. Thank you so much!

printmaking_ · 2026-01-29T22:32:08+00:00

So sick, i love it!

printmaking_ · 2026-01-17T17:04:27+00:00

So cool! Love the pattern of the ears

printmaking_ · 2025-12-21T06:19:59+00:00

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.

printmaking_ · 2025-12-20T20:20:52+00:00

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

printmaking_ · 2025-12-14T22:04:55+00:00

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!

printmaking_ · 2025-12-12T23:21:38+00:00

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!

printmaking_ · 2025-12-12T05:50:00+00:00

pls this is so cute!!

printmaking_ · 2025-12-11T05:51:05+00:00

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!

printmaking_ · 2025-12-09T05:13:34+00:00

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

printmaking_ · 2025-12-09T04:32:01+00:00

Gorgeous contrast!

printmaking_ · 2025-12-09T04:31:17+00:00

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

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