plate no. 3321
Odessa. City Garden in winter
some experience helpful
This painting provides an opportunity to practice linocut techniques, focusing on creating textures and patterns with line work. Students will also learn about simplifying complex scenes into distinct tonal areas.
technical profile
palette complexity
2
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the bandstand, trees, and building.
- step 02
Define the main shapes and areas of light and shadow.
- step 03
Transfer the sketch to a linoleum block.
- step 04
Carve out the white areas, paying attention to the direction and thickness of the lines to create texture.
- step 05
Ink the block with a dark brown or black ink.
- step 06
Print the image onto paper.
- step 07
Add a second layer of light blue ink for the snow and sky.
- step 08
Allow to dry.
color palette
primary · dark brown · light blue
secondary · white · light brown
Mix the light blue by adding white to a phthalo blue. The light brown can be achieved by diluting the dark brown or mixing burnt sienna with white.
techniques
- ·linocut
- ·carving
- ·inking
- ·printing
- ·layering
common pitfalls
- →Overcarving the linoleum block, resulting in a loss of detail.
- →Uneven inking, leading to inconsistent prints.
- →Not allowing the ink to dry completely between layers, causing smudging.
- →Failing to plan the carving, resulting in a chaotic composition.
materials
surface · smooth printing paper
required
- ·Linoleum block
- ·Linocut carving tools
- ·Brayer
- ·Linocut ink (dark brown, light blue)
- ·Paper
- ·Pencil
- ·Tracing paper
- ·Palette
optional
- ·baren
- ·printing press
- ·gloves
- ·apron
Use a soft linoleum block for easier carving. Water-based inks are easier to clean up.
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