Learn the Art of Linocut Printing via Nature Imprinted

Would you like to learn linocut printing from an expert? Search Press has just the book for you! In Nature Imprinted, UK artist and author Jane Spink shepherds readers through the process of creating linocut blocks, and details how to use them to make lovely prints that reflect the beauty of the natural world.  

 

cover of Nature Inspired book shows block prints of nature images including birds, a bee, and leafy plants

 

I thoroughly enjoyed perusing the hardcover book's 160 pages and admired the ten bold and beautiful nature-inspired projects.


three wood handled linocut tools placed on linocut blocks and prints


You'll learn to carve birds, flowers, leaves and more while building your skill set with each project. As Jane declares in the book's opening, I will never stop being amazed at the potential this process offers to create new ideas. From strong, simple and graphic, to the capacity for achieving the finest details, linocut printing is a wonderful technique for creating many, many different styles of artwork.

 

linocut printing tools and examples of nature-inspired prints on project introduction book pages


She says you don't need to spend a lot to get started and suggests purchasing a simple kit... that's always welcome news when trying a new hobby. I found it interesting to read about the tools, inks and papers, and how to handle them. For example, pressing tools range from a simple wooden spoon to book presses, or printing and etching presses that can cost up to a hundred thousand dollars!

 

linocut tool and cut block shows many loose curls on surface

 

Techniques are presented one by one and there is also a handy troubleshooting section.

 

book page about printing linocut prints shows text and image of woman creating print in a press

 

A template is included for each design. By the way, prints don't have to be black and white...vivid colors can be used too.   

 

double page image of project instructions and image of leaf linocut print

 

Enjoy a flipthrough video on the book's Amazon page where there are already 26 verified reviews. Each one is 5 stars - it doesn't get much better than that! Also, check out Jane Spink's website, Inky Dog Studio, and her very popular Instagram feed... she is @inkydogstudio.  


two pages with text and black and white bird linocut print from book about making a bold print


And now, a BOOK GIVEAWAY [ENDED] for U.S., Canada, UK and Europe residents.

FIVE Winners!

 

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Five winners will be selected from combined blog and Instagram entries by a random number generator on Sunday, June 23, notified, and announced on this post and Instagram. Good luck! 

 

This giveaway is sponsored by Search Press.

 

Congratulations to blog entrant winners, Candy and inkysinkstudio!

 

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Ann Martin
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