plate no. 3321
Odessa. City Garden in winter
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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