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Working on a linocut of Herstmonceux Observatory, Sussex

I’ve been wanting to do a linocut of Herstmonceux Observatory for a while. I like astronomy and science as a topic for p

A look at those other bits and bobs that are useful for printmaking with lino. Bench hook Bench hooks are wooden slabs that he

Here’s a quick look at what I’ve discovered so far by trial and error about carving tools, ink rollers (brayers, I

Having looked at lino, lino substitute and printmaking inks in previous articles, here’s what I’ve learnt so far a

In this article I take a look at the printer inks I’ve tried. This is not at all comprehensive, and lots of relief print

Over recent years I’ve experimented with both traditional artist’s lino and various vinyl substitutes – so h

Having been printmaking using lino for some years now, I thought I would write an article about what tools and inks I’ve

A while ago I decided to create a linocut of an eccentric and rather “unloved” looking building in Brighton –

Walking in Brighton a year or so ago, I saw an intriguing building that was like a mini Royal Pavilion. I returned recently to

I’ve adapted my recent linocut of Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex to make a Christmas card. Another couple to add to

I’ve now done the final version of the Herstmonceux Castle linocut in water-based inks. I like to test prints using Akua

I’ve just started an A3-size colour linocut of Herstmonceux Castle here in East Sussex. The picture above shows where I