The problem with having a tidy-up is finding evidence of past enthusiasms and becoming side-tracked.
Once upon a time, an art teacher friend kindly showed me how to do lino block printing.
(My lack of talent is no reflection on her teaching abilities btw).
At that time I obviously acquired some blocks, carving tools, roller and ink. Today I found them again.
Cutting turns out to be easier than I remember, but I really need to work on the printing side of things.
But as my work-table graffiti tells me; it really is worth it.
Zimmerbitch 
Very nice! You’re right! It’s always worth it! Have a wonderful day!
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Thanks so much 😀
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That’s a lovely discovery!
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It is. So nice to find tools and materials I can play with 😀
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Love your new explorations! Can’t wait to see where inspiration takes you next!
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Thank you 🙏
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I remember doing that in art class in college. Many years ago! Nice work!
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Thanks Amy. 😀
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Cleaning up often brings items to the surface we have long forgotten. I remember have done lino prints when I was attending high school. Are you going to resume this art activity, Su?
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I’m certainly finding that. Now that I’ve made a couple of prints, I have an idea in mind for Christmas cards, so I will do some more Lino-cuts, but then I’ll turn to something else. I always seem to have lots of projects on the go at once 😀
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Su Leslie; this made me grin…. I LOVED doing this lino carving and kept a portrait of my dachsie for years and years. I even feel like beginning again – but maybe not right now! I have a whole house and 4 former house moves to consider…. right now!
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It’s so cool you made a portrait of your dog. I think we always know when it’s time to try something new, or pick up a craft again. 😀
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There seems to be quite a process to it Su.
Leslie
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It’s easier and faster than screen-printing, which I also love but don’t have space and kit for.
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🙂
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These prints are so lovely, Su! I really love the look of lino prints but have never done it myself yet. My mum’s told me she has all the necessary materials so I think a visit is called for. 😉 xxx
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That sounds great. Perfect winter day activity for your mum and you 😀 I’m trying to find some ink in a softer colour (maybe even metallic) to print over some watercolour wash as an experiment. I love the look of old-style black & white Lino cuts, but had a more delicate vision for the project I have in mind. Love to see the results of your printing experiments.
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I like the sound of the metallic ink on a water color wash!! Can´t wait for you to share your experiments too! 😀 xxxxx
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One of the reasons my “play room/studio” (studio is maybe a bit of a tongue-in-cheek word) never gets totally tidied is for that very reason. Any way it feels more “creative” when messy…. I remember doing potato Lino uts a million years ago at school….good fun…
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I know what you mean. It’s really important to have materials close at hand, and having stuff just “around” can be great inspiration. I love my friend Claire’s studio for that reason
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How wonderful to come across something like that. I always fancied lino printing, but the closest I ever got was with a potato!
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I use to love doing that. I wanted hand (potato) printed curtains in my room as a kid, but my mother was appalled at the idea.
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It looks pretty darned impressive from here. Are you seriously saying you only had a few lesson?
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She was a very good teacher!! And I’ve done other kinds of print-making, and wood carving before. I’ll dabble in anything 😂
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Thank you my dear friend for such a lovely endorsement. Xxx
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Your lino prints are very beautiful. I would love to try this one day. I’m guessing that like everything else in life, what looks easy usually is a lot harder to do. But like you said, it is really worth it.
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Thank you.
The thing I find hardest is imagining the negative and positive spaces in relation to the cuts I need to make. After that, good materials, sharp tools and a steady hand do most of the work.
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I’m adding this to my list of activities to try. Thanks for the idea.
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It is such fun!!
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