Best wood for woodblock printing: How to choose and prepare blocks for woodcut
The best wood for printmaking depends on two things: your budget and your location. Here’s what you need to know!
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Best linocut and woodcut artists to follow on Instagram
Instagram has made it easier than ever to find incredible linocut and woodcut artists. Here are some you should start following right away.
One small change turns Sarah’s creative side hustle into a thriving business
Switching production methods turned Sarah K Patro’s stamp-making business into a true breadwinner for her family.
Block printing: History, techniques, supplies, and more
Block printing is the oldest printmaking technique in the world. Learn about its history and what supplies you need for your first woodblock print.
Tomás Hijo brings fantasy worlds to life with detailed linocut prints
Tomás Hijo’s artwork based on worlds by Tolkien and Lovecraft have garnered attention all over the world.
Flowers, folk art, and old-school tattoos fill Maarit’s linocut prints
Maarit Hänninen’s retro, yet contemporary prints perfectly combine her inspirations.
Cartoonist Jon Pogorelskin fills his “empty nest” with a creative haven
With more time and space available, Jon has ramped up his artwork since retiring, expanding into new mediums.
Take in the British countryside with Michelle’s linocut prints
Michelle Hughes’ multicolor landscape prints are based on places she finds while hiking or cycling near Yorkshire and beyond.
Best lino cutting tools: Essential printmaking tools for block prints
Thinking of trying lino printmaking? Here are the best lino cutting tools, brayers, inks, blocks, and more!
Mexican artist Sergio Santamaría channels his cultural and artistic roots into contemporary prints
Sergio Santamaría explains his personal artistic journey and why he keeps a second workshop outside Mexico City.