"Eden"- Linocut Process by Maarit Hänninen

[@LaurenMRBrunt]

I also love printing with gold ink, it always turns out differently on each type of paper I've printed on, with wonderful hues that go from cool to warm! I could watch lino cutting for hours!!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Yeah, the paper plays such a big role! I also find that printing by hand gives me better, less messy results than using a press. If you haven't already, check out my other printmaking videos on KZbin and Instagram!

[@НатальяЗубова-г7л]

Beautiful and elegant print. It is very pleasant to watch your work, relax and inspire.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you so much! Very happy to hear you enjoyed it :)

[@stopyrak06]

Very nice and calming video! I love the gold relief ink you use. It's a great bright gold. The black and gold is beautiful combo!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks Kaitlin! Yeah, I'm totally obsessed with this combo. The Cranfield gold ink just looks so good!

[@stopyrak06]

@@MaaritHanninen Agreed! The relief inks look awesome. I'm thinking about getting some once I use up my basic print making inks. I love the tone of that gold. I was kind of disappointed when I tried out Blick's gold ink, it's SO dark

[@MaaritHanninen]

@@stopyrak06 I've never tried the Blick's gold ink, but I did use Schmincke gold ink once and wasn't happy with it at all. I ordered the Cranfield ink from Jackson's art, and you can get a discount from them through my website (maarithanninen.com) if you're interested in ordering it. Just go to the Resources, and you'll find more info there.

[@stopyrak06]

@@MaaritHanninen thanks! Yeah I checked your resources section a few times! Once I use up most of my blick inks (or get tired of them) I'm ready to graduate to the good stuff! I've seen a lot of people on ig using cranfield and they always make for great prints

[@OddLittleThing]

This is the motivation i needed to pick up my lino tools again

[@MaaritHanninen]

Yes, do it! The beginning is always the toughest!

[@Lorenmcdee]

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN OMG I RAN OUT OF VIDEOS AND YOUR WORK IS SO RELAXING TO WATCH

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you so much Loren!! Been just super busy and this video took so much longer than expected, but looking forward to making the next one already :)

[@29jug11]

Beautiful to watch and a pleasure to listen to.......Thank You!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you! Glad to hear you enjoyed the whole packet!

[@yogipopp5524]

It's so cool you came back to posting your work in KZbin. I missed your videos.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Aww, so kind of you to say!

[@katherineparize5978]

You talk to my heart, thank you. Your work is awesome!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks so much! Awesome to hear!

[@cheuklamcheung6701]

Please continue sharing your work! It's absolutely stunning and inspiring! Hope to see your new video soon

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you 💕 new video will be ready soon!

[@AIRVENT03]

C'est vraiment très agréable de voir naître cette œuvre dans cette ambiance tant musicale que la prise de vue et le montage. Merci ça fait du bien. ✨🙏🏻✨

[@MaaritHanninen]

So happy to hear!

[@TheEnduringGardener]

Super chilled and informative without uttering a word. 👍🏻

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you! That's the goal 😊

[@biffybeans]

Everything about this is so beautiful!

[@swissmissdemeaner]

Beautiful art! Thanks for sharing the process.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you :)

[@brandihightower1886]

I sincerely hope you continue to create videos. ♡

[@miraaa19]

So relaxing to watch you work! Beautiful image :)

[@MaaritHanninen]

That's so nice to hear, Luisa! Glad you're enjoying the process :)

[@miraaa19]

I do :) Makes me want to do some linocut as well!

[@MaaritHanninen]

@@miraaa19 You should definitely try it! I think you'd enjoy it.

[@mariaetheridge8343]

I love watching you work! It's mesmerizing!!

[@kimberlysantucci40]

So much fun watching your process, Maarit!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks so much Kim! :D Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@TheKubliest]

I just did my first linocut for class and your work was a huge inspiration. I learned a lot just watching! Thank you for sharing your process.

[@MaaritHanninen]

That's so nice to hear! :) Hope you enjoyed the class!

[@missljman]

You are the artist that actually got me interested in this art form so I was pretty stoked to see a new video. Love your work and will def watch again!

[@MaaritHanninen]

So honored to hear that! Thank you for sharing :) Wishing you lots of creativity!

[@thewhiteraven4304]

I love seeing the whole process so well recorded and edited. The illustration is fantastic and gold is perfect for black paper. Congratulations. ;)

[@MaaritHanninen]

What a sweet comment! Thank you so very much :) glad you enjoyed it!

[@ellieisbusy]

Not only is the finished artwork stunning, your videos are lovely to watch. I might have to put “owning a Maarit Lino print” on my wish list ☺️

[@MaaritHanninen]

That means so much to me! Thank you!! 😀

[@maggiemac52]

This is just beautiful.

[@andybaillie9939]

Please, PLEASE do more of these excellent videos. New subscriber... in anticipation 😉

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks Andrea! We'll try to start the next one as soon as possible :) glad to hear you're liking them. If you haven't already done so, check out our older videos as well!

[@DulceCondena-HinchadaNacional]

Excelente!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you :D

[@aroanasilveira5103]

Therapeutic to watch. Graceful work, amazing artist!

[@MaaritHanninen]

That's so kind of you to say, Aroana! Thank you!

[@adnilshah]

soooo inspiring and really nice that there is no irritating voicing. beautiful work both the process and the outcome. thank you so much for this.

[@MaaritHanninen]

I'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Thank you 🙂

[@venenitoXVI]

Thanks for share with us all your artwork process 🤗 🖤🤗

[@MaaritHanninen]

My pleasure 😊

[@3-DMonkey]

Will you ever do a video of the tools you use , I am just a beginner but I would love to get to know more about the tools and materials for printmaking

[@MaaritHanninen]

I'm not planning to make a video about my tools any time soon but thanks for the suggestion. I will think about it. I do have a list about my tools and materials on my website though: maarithanninen.com. Hope this helps!

[@FreqWencyMusic]

Wonderful Maarit. Love and Good wishes from Culvem Bombay....

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you Wency! Greetings from Holland :)

[@adamshaw9356]

Beautiful work Maarit, God bless you

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you Adam!

[@Seto45]

Awesome! Keep making videos and linocuts

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks! Will do my best :)

[@Kementiri]

I stopped breathing for awhile watching this. Truly an amazing artist and craftsman 🙂🧡🧡🧡

[@MaaritHanninen]

That's the best compliment ever! Hope you're ok though 😅

[@MsNinahhh]

More! Please!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Haha, will try to get the next one out a bit sooner this time! In the meanwhile, check out my other videos if you haven't already :)

[@linthamdesigns]

Glad you're back with another great vedio, thank you

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks Stephen! So happy to hear that you liked it! :)

[@Rob_132]

Wow! How beautiful. Nice work!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks Rob!

[@saliuarts]

that was incredible to watch

[@KGBjj820]

Cool!!! I saw it really well 👍👍👍

[@amcerlain1375]

I have just come across your page. What a wonderful artist you are! Brilliant informative videos, with mesmerising music and incredible artwork when finished. I love them all! Do you mind me asking which app you are using to draw with on your samsung tablet? Thank you xx

[@aldu4120]

This video is incredible relaxing and the music is perfect. Also your talent is amazing.

[@MaaritHanninen]

You're too kind! Thank you so much :)

[@curiousorigins]

Man, that looked awesome. So detailed. I really need to try out traditional print making. Well Done. Pretty chill music too.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks so much! Glad to year!

[@gustavootero]

Excellent, a great video for a great job

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you :)

[@sdfsdf1714]

your hands are always SO clean!!!!

[@mitsuishikayoko1632]

I like music choice, too!!

[@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536]

Incredible work!

[@davidjames2145]

You need to rename this 'The Inspiration Channel'. I could watch your videos all day. Oh no.....I have! 🤭

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you! :)

[@posceve]

The "GIRL" it's back! I love the way you don't smile

[@ap_mess]

glad to see you back! beautiful work as always!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks you :) Good to be back! Hope to have new videos coming out more often now. Fingers crossed!

[@ladylu5915]

I’m in New Zealand looking for this paper. Is it rice paper? Cotton paper?

[@xiliati]

Beautiful as always

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you :)

[@katharinatrub1338]

Ohhh I love this print technique Maarit! What a gifted 'dessinateur' you are! may I ask you why is the ink so fluid? Very lovely print ! Thank you much for sharing !

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you! The ink is natural quite loose but when you roll it out, it gets a bit more viscous. It dries relatively quickly too for an oil-based ink

[@juliettep6388]

Hi, I love your work ! What meterial do you use for tranfert your draw on the lino ?

[@lindyashford7744]

Superb! Really lovely watching your process, and the print was stunning.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Oh, thank you so much! Glad to hear :)

[@nickdunbar2967]

Fantastic. Again.I love it.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks Nick!

[@monicariveron3154]

Hermoso!!!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks Monica :)

[@angelaem205]

I really enjoyed your art creation procedure, it created a serenity inside of me that I always appreciate when I see fantastic artists at work. You are as beautiful as your art, congratulations! 😍✨💓🎨PS Somehow your fantastic gold and black design is so vibrating that I think it would look exceptional on black porcelain, hint, hint just saying! 😉👍🏻

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you Angela! That's really kind of you to say. I'm liking the porcelain idea as well 😊

[@angelaem205]

@@MaaritHanninen I am so glad you liked the idea! Happy printmaking and maybe happy expanding to other materials as well! 👍🏻😉🎨

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you 😄

[@mariajuliagonzalez4135]

Fantástico!!♥️🇦🇷

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you! :)

[@davidannett3322]

Bravo!

[@danielalovelle]

I can't believe the good stamped result without barem or a torculum!!

[@MiguelAngelFuentesDavila13]

Hermoso, amo tu trabajo y tus vídeos0.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks Miguel :) Muchas gracias!

[@victorsanchez7055]

¡MARAVILLOSO!

[@karifaller9284]

Well done on all accounts, lovely.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks Kari! That's very kind of you :)

[@kathleenwalsh7334]

You are so talented! I love all your videos. I love your music choices!!

[@CLPINOTTI]

Your art is amazing. I'm in love.😍 And watching your creation process is mesmerizing. Congratulations on your beautiful work.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you Claudia! Im so happy to hear that 😊

[@CLPINOTTI]

@@MaaritHanninen :) :D

[@jacobmacleod4054]

Beautiful work and video, thank you! I was wondering, what is the make and model of your roller press? It looks like a really nice table top size.

[@fbpliegorrivero8869]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@artifexmom3824]

Hello 👋🏻 I’m your newest fan☺️💕👍🏻 God bless and please keep safe always 🙏🏻

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you, you too!

[@artifexmom3824]

Maarit Hänninen My pleasure ☺️💕🙏🏻

[@mixedmediaartgirl300]

how long did this one take? love it!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks! Hard to say. I often spend weeks or months sketching. The carving took probably a few days. It's been a while since I made it so I can't remember

[@digitalbrayer]

Hello there Maarit.......... Please tell - did you use a permanent marker pen on the block as you proceeded with the carving? I am thinking that perhaps, that is the case because you seemed to then use 'methylated spirits' (purple coloured liquid) to remove it from the block after finishing the carving. These points particularly interest me as I have a friend who is starting out with lino cutting and I want to be able to help her......the gold ink really does look excellent on the Black Lotko paper.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks Aine! The gold and black are my favorite combo 😊 I used permanent marker, and used rubbing alcohol for cleaning. It actually clear liquid but looks purple when it comes to contact with the ink from the block.

[@stolenyouth203]

I know this might be a little late but maybe I can still help out your friend as I use a simmilar technique when lino-cutting for the mere purpose of being able to have a way of checking out how the print might look. That way you'd be able to make changes before printing if needed. Sometimes you just need more contrast to work precise. Especially on the grey Plates

[@warmmist9771]

Is very beautiful! My english is not good. But i need say i love your work. Positive vibes and energies from Argentina. Keep moving forward, you are amazing.

[@juliamelinda3844]

Beautiful! Great work😍

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you so much Julia!! :)

[@juliamelinda3844]

@@MaaritHanninen I thank you😊

[@alexandrenogueira5378]

Love your work... beautiful 😍

[@jacobbrooks9414]

Was that a sharpie you used? And also, what did you use to remove the marker? Thanks!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Yes, it's a sharpie, but any marker would do. I used rubbing alcohol to remove it.

[@hannahburns3055]

Hi, this is a beautiful print :) would you mind telling me how it is you get your design on to the lino? Is this design printed on to some sort of transfer paper and then transferred on to the lino below using a pen...I can't figure it out from your video and I would really like to try- as I find pencil impossible to see on lino. thank you!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Yes, I used graphite paper to transfer the image. If the design isn't visible enough, you can go over it with a pen

[@nerd_in_norway]

Beautiful work! I subscribed immediately! ❤️

[@TasmanCurry]

Amazing

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks! :)

[@shalimarsgirl]

Truly a work of art and I also love the music! Thanks for this remarkable video. With love from Canada, Evy

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you Evy for the lovely compliment! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@lauriecremore5601]

"Beautiful"

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks Laurie! :)

[@zonnig46]

What a beautiful video with relax music. What is the name of this music band ?

[@Imwatching420]

Jeffrey Philip Nelson - A Love so Bad / Trouble Will Come

[@zonnig46]

@@Imwatching420 Thank you !

[@gritgrit486]

Perfection 💛

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you!

[@rosaliaangulo7865]

Sencillamente adorable.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you!

[@HolymaneMagdala]

this is beautiful !

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you so much ❤

[@davidt6536]

Very instructive and interesting video :)

[@MaaritHanninen]

Glad you liked it 😊

[@ioooo4943]

Nice work, thanks.

[@luxie6389]

Loveeee the end result ❤

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you so much!

[@johnreskusich2324]

Love your videos. Beautiful work in both end images and the videos themselves. One question, I have seen it in several of your videos, what are you doing to sharpen or hone your cutting tools?

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you! It's a Flexcut SlipStrop

[@aldu4120]

Can you please tell me what liquid you use at 3:50 to clean that ink. Thank you.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Sure, it's rubbing alcohol.

[@aldu4120]

@@MaaritHanninen Thank you. I was not sure because the color of the linoleum become bluish after a while. Mine is more like grey. Or is just some display settings. Anyway, I really love your channel.

[@rachael3263]

Hi, you are inspiring me to experiment with lino again. I was just wondering, I noticed that in one of your videos you put your paper in a bath of water then blotted it in between newspaper. But in other videos you use dry paper. Why was that? Thanks for uploading I really am enjoying your videos. :)

[@MaaritHanninen]

The rag paper in one of the videos has a stronger texture and it's easier to print on it when it's dam

[@legendrebernard2549]

Beau travail !! Merci

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you :)

[@legendrebernard2549]

@@MaaritHanninen j' aime beaucoup vos vidéos elles sont précises, poétiques, créatives, parfaites , merci vraiment

[@Idahadleyart]

Your videos are mesmerizing..😌. I tried lino today because of this channel. My first time, and got confused with what areas to cut. How do you know what areas you want to cut?? Do you cut out only the areas you do not want in the piece? Also, your tools look lovely?

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks Tammy! The hardest part is definitely knowing what to cut because all the areas that you keep are going to be visible in the print and vice versa. If you have a sketch on your lino, think of cutting out the negative or "white" areas. It might take some time to get used to it, but once you do, it'll get so much easier.

[@Idahadleyart]

I hope you make more videos!!!! They are addicting!! Thanks for advice!

[@brittneywick]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brittneywick]

we've missed you!!! lots of love from california!!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you so much Brittney! Reading your message totally made my day :)

[@hyperboreanesoterica8345]

Gorgeous work .

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you 😊

[@Badg3r001]

Great print. Do you just use a spoon to press it, or is it a special implement?

[@MaaritHanninen]

I use a spoon for the pressing.

[@TOTUMOCULTURAL2012]

Beautiful!

[@printmaker]

Excellent work! 👏 I'm interested to know what tablet/app you use for sketching?

[@MaaritHanninen]

I have the Samsung tab s4. I’m liking it a lot!

[@printmaker]

@@MaaritHanninen thanks Maarit. Keep up the inspiring work!

[@misstemperament]

@@MaaritHanninen Nice i use it also which app do you use for drawing? Still figuring out an app I like for drawing 🙃

[@artifexmom3824]

That’s absolutely amazing ☺️💕👍🏻

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you 😊❤

[@ariadnedanelle]

I am new to printmaking. Regarding the Cranfield ink. Have you noticed any differences between the traditional vs the safewash? Do you prefer one over the other?

[@MaaritHanninen]

Safe wash inks can be washed with soap and water, that's why I prefer them.

[@biaberg3448]

Nydelig arbeid, motivet ser ut til å være inspirert av svenske tradisjonsmønster, utenom slangen da.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you! I hadn't thought of that. I love folk art so that often inspires my work. And as a Finn, Nordic art is definitely close to my heart ❤️

[@ladylu5915]

What was poured over it?

[@MaaritHanninen]

That's subbing alcohol to remove the marker

[@daisycreations2448]

Loved this video 😇

[@the_dapper_scrapper]

Bravo