Linoleum Block Printmaking for Beginners: Step by Step Demo

[@artprof]

We have a video tutorial on creating monotype prints with gelli plates with Prof Lieu! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH3MZGVmfbChq7c

[@rachaelvtstudio2579]

I watched this for the linoleum, but the brainstorming process you taught at the beginning was so helpful. It seems so obvious, but it never occurred to me to do mind maps with multiple words, and just the idea of going beyond the obvious.

[@artprof]

Totally, it really allows you to expand your mind!! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@vanitasverdad]

This was so interesting that I watched the whole video without noticing it was an hour long. Thank you for your inspirational and educational content!

[@artprof]

So glad to hear you enjoyed the video! On our main site, we have tons of examples by students of this project that might be fun for you to look at! artprof.org/project-ideas/linoleum-printmaking/

[@briermichelsen1031]

I did not even realise that I had watched 40 minutes worth of the video until I scrolled down and saw this comment! Felt like it had been 5 minutes.

[@TheZamirOrion]

Thank you for this comprehensive and detailled video. I don’t think there is another online in-depth workshop like this. I thought I knew relief printmaking but I learned a lot. Thanks

[@AnxiousGary]

I can't believe this was an hour long, it flew by! Thanks!

[@artprof]

Glad you enjoyed it!-Prof Lieu

[@sapitos4]

wow. That was super satisfying and informative. The WHOLE process, from discussing the theme to the end. Even the mistakes were important to learn how to avoid them and correct them. I'm going back to linoleum just to try it again. Truly excellent tutorial. It takes a lot to keep me watching for an hour!!

[@artprof]

Awesome, so glad you enjoyed it! We've got a couple other printmaking tutorials if you're interested- Rubber stamps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYuXhIBresSbj5I Gelli plate monotypes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH3MZGVmfbChq7c -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

[@alanbg2278]

This may have unlocked something deep within ...late to the party as usual . So glad these things hang around !

[@artprof]

We're so happy you liked it!! Go crazy with the inspiration, we hope it goes well :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@londongal3732]

Professor Clara Lieu is a phenomenal teacher who is so articulate, patient, experienced. Wish I could take her classes!

[@artprof]

You should join our Discord server! I'm in there daily and if you become a Patreon supporter you get access to voice sessions weekly with myself and the rest of the staff. Here is a sample voice session: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZvJlWdqqKp2ers Here is the invite link: discord.gg/artprof you'll need to have a Discord account first before joining our server. -Prof Lieu

[@lindsaygreen6564]

Loved this. So fun and very informative. Enjoyed the dialogue. I've never quite figured out the "elimination" method until you explained and demo-ed it. Thanks so much. Well done!

[@artprof]

Thanks Lindsay! The "eliminiation" process drives everyone crazy the first time they try to learn it, it's really hard to wrap your head around it!! Glad to hear it made sense here.

[@conniepothier]

Love this video, the Professor and her Student! I haven't done a linoleum print since college (1972). I am now a re-energized artist and will be doing some linoleum cutting. So much fun!

[@artprof]

Wow, that's amazing! Good luck to you and your creative process, we're glad you've found your inspiration again :) If you liked this video, feel free to check out this one about making stamps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYuXhIBresSbj5I - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@virginiaokeeffe5968]

Just discovered this tutorial and your instruction has finally shown me the elimination process which so many people omit. THANKYOU. I learned so much.

[@artprof]

We're so glad it was helpful!! Thank you so much for watching! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@evelynvongizycki1017]

I am in a printing class with mostly illustrators. We didn’t have anything like this in the class and I really had trouble trying to figure out what to do. This is really help me a lot. I came to the class with an unformed idea. All of them had drawn out 1 million different things I had gotten the whole concept completely wrong, thank you so much for this

[@artprof]

I'm so happy to hear it was helpful for you in your class! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

[@susannebukatz4457]

What an amazing teacher! This lesson combines so much valuable information, useful tips and a lot of fun. I wish would've had more teachers like her back in school. Especially art class could have been much more rewarding. After my art experience in school, it took me twenty years to fall in love with art.

[@artprof]

You are so kind, thank you! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

[@rachaelkrehel5201]

My Honors Art students (high school) just completed this project and they came out AMAZING. Such a great assignment. THANK YOU CLARA!!

[@artprof]

Wow, fantastic!!! We would love to feature their projects on our main site, Artprof.org. Here is the submission form to submit their projects: artprof.org/art-teachers-course-artwork-submission-form/

[@pinkpinsofpain]

This was great! I didn't even realize an hour had passed.

[@artprof]

Thanks! You can get more info on this course here: artprof.org/courses/linoleum-printmaking/

[@yolk5829]

I think you're a wonderful teacher and I'm very pleased with the content on this channel, I'm glad I found it. Thank you for teaching and inspiring us! :)

[@artprof]

Thank you, glad you found us!

[@alaindion2326]

Great tutorial thanks to Prof Lieu for such details about your creation / printing technique!

[@artprof]

Glad it was helpful! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@denisegrossman3840]

An amazing tutorial!!! I entered this class with absolutely no experience at all, other than a burning desire to learn how to create Lino prints!! I will watch this at least twice more to ensure I am safe with using tools! However, I feel confident enough to order a kit and get started!! Thank you awesome job!!🙏🏽😯😍

[@artprof]

Thank you so much for watching, we hope your lino prints go swimmingly!! It is such a fun way to create work :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@transgreaser]

What an incredible video. My illustration professor gave us a similar assignment but he picked the article and we pick the medium. I totally want to do my first linocut. 💓💓 on draft two of my idea. Thank you your instruction! OMG, the time this video will save me! Gorgeous artwork. Just gorgeous.

[@artprof]

Lino is SO FUN! You'll love it, have a wonderful time! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@OrtoInScatola]

I would have used the ginkgo leaf as a replacement for the atomic bomb mushroom. That said this was a very interesting video. Thank you for taking the time to make it and share it!

[@artprof]

Thanks for watching!

[@lindyashford7744]

Oh, so much this with such a similar shape. I have not watched to the end yet though! I would have the hope towering over the disaster. And used the indefinite perspective grid formed by the roads between where the buildings were. So great to watch this brain storming, made me realise how much I miss working alongside other artists. Thanks Art Prof for this insight. I am ok with process but very bad with ideas these days from nearly six years mainly isolated. I had great fun with photography and bees and plants last summer, but they are not what I want to draw or paint or make.

[@lindyashford7744]

I love the way you cover everything, too. And I loved your block too.

[@elendoy]

I've never done printmaking before, but my mother got a small beginner's kit for her last birthday... after watching this, I feel confident to steal her kit and try it 😅 Thanks for the thorough video 😀

[@artprof]

Aww, maybe you two can do some printmaking together! ❤️ -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

[@BTjin-tq4zp]

I'm never going to do this, but this was very interesting to watch. What to do, but also what not to do. Explanation is very detailed. No clue how I got here, but happy I saw this.

[@artprof]

Haha, we're glad you ended up here! If you're ever in a bind and need to create a linoleum block print, you'll be all set. Thanks for watching! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@oncalldev]

Just trying to get back into a printmaking since my college lithography days. Very complete demonstration of the linocut process. Anxious to get started.

[@artprof]

Oooh, have fun printmaking! We hope you start soon :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@elidatestai356]

Excelente profesora que comunica claramente el proceso.

[@zt6309]

You are an incredible teacher, thank you!

[@artprof]

You're very welcome! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@lovelystarsee9632]

I really enjoyed this process of you talking to the student while explaining in depth how to do it and lots of tips and tricks. Really great tutorial!

[@artprof]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@cathmaguire7887]

The most informative video I've watched. Thanks

[@artprof]

Glad you enjoyed it! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@locandro1]

This is a great channel, and I am very grateful for it. And, I would like to add that, after seeing this video, I tried the Akua ink (at 17:37). I found it very greasy, messy, and difficult to clean, much moreso than the water-based Speedball ink that comes in a tube. I find it hard to believe that Akua is water-based and have noticed that the label makes no indication in that regard. It may very well be water-based, but, if that is the case, I would hate to find out what it is like to work with oil-based ink. Obviously Akua works very well for our generous Art Prof, but I would encourage anyone interested in using this ink to start off with the 2 oz jar to see if it's to your liking. My experiment with Akua ink was not a disaster, and it served to confirm for me that I personally should probably continue to avoid inks that are truly oil-based (rather than the ones like Akua that just kind of feel oily). But to each their own.

[@artprof]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience-- it's great to hear how everyone encounters materials differently! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@tasha5246]

This was SO good and SO helpful!! Thank you so much for taking the time to produce and share this. Detailed step-by-step instruction, wonderful visuals. I’ve wanted to try this for so long and will be ordering the supplies to begin just as soon as I finish typing this. Thank you!

[@artprof]

Yay!!!! Show us what you make! -Prof Lieu

[@06Joybells]

Invaluable Master Teaching.

[@artprof]

So glad you enjoyed it! -Prof Lieu

[@06Joybells]

@@artprof I really am enjoying it.

[@shaunhall960]

This was packed with so much knowledge! Thank you!

[@artprof]

I'm so glad!! -Prof Lieu

[@AJ-jf3rx]

This is so wholesome and I watched the whole thing without getting distracted which is honestly a miracle. Cheers :)

[@artprof]

That's amazing! I love when I find videos like that :) Thanks for watching! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@MiauxCatterie]

thank you for helping me wrap my head around reduction cutting.

[@artprof]

Happy to help! -Prof Lieu

[@pearl2768]

Excellent and creative teaching. Thank you so much!

[@artprof]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@julesmaloney6609]

Thank you! Excellent tips and tricks, fantastic instruction. I learned so much.

[@artprof]

Glad it was helpful! I loooooove printmaking! -Prof Lieu

[@armandoidrovo4761]

You are really good teacher and it's very important for me to know how to get for a job

[@artprof]

Thank you for tuning in with us!!! We're glad you resonated with this vid :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@LoqueVigoEsconde]

Thanks for this awesome masterclass ❤

[@ccantrell4053]

You give so many great tips for this process!

[@artprof]

Yay! So happy to hear that! Thanks for watching :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@dianamgonzalez]

Thank you for giving this lesson! I have a new project that I would like to do because of this project!

[@artprof]

That's wonderful! We would love to see what you create, please share it with us!

[@ststurm]

Thank you for this great video and all the inspiring ideas.

[@xxMARIExxxx]

I should have watched this before making my print 🤦🏻‍♀️😂 three stabs in my left hand with the carving tool later I finished it only now to find out how to really do it haha

[@artprof]

Oh no, hopefully you're not badly hurt! We hope this helps for next time :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@yellowhatarts1738]

I loved this! In college I’m doing a woodcut print and seeing this video really helped me to know the process of printing! I’m feeling super inspired, might do some linocut soon!

[@artprof]

Thank you so much for watching! Good luck with your future prints, we hope they turn out amazing :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@twitchytwitch8338]

This is such a great video. At the beginning of my art endeavours a few years ago, I began with printmaking. I had different art intentions then - more like, I struggled with the idea of making one-off pieces, so figured printmaking was a good plan. I used to do more graphics-based stuff, but now I'm massively into painting portraits. However, this video has really inspired me to take my current artistic skills to a lino block, as my art tastes have matured... I saw that Prof Lieu wasn't a fan of the wobbly lino, which is complete understandable. I used to buy the lino pieces and mount them on wood blocks I had lying around the garden from old building projects. Off-cuts of MDF or thick ply, for example. Any wood with a smooth surface. I found my own mounted linoleum worked really well, so not sure if that's something you would recommend, or if anyone wanted to try, if the ready-made lino blocks were out of budget. BTW, I totally understand the principle of eliminating parts of the block, but my heart aches at the thought of doing it! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@hazelw4018]

Thank you so much! Seriously I took notes as I watched, so helpful :)

[@artprof]

You're so welcome! We're glad you enjoyed it :) Here's another printmaking video, feel free to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH3MZGVmfbChq7c - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@fabgeek1101]

This looks like a lot of fun! I can't wait to give it a try!

[@artprof]

You totally should! :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@TenleyAtwood]

Sorry for binge watching! I love your channel and content. Thank you for sharing!

[@artprof]

Thanks! Check out our main site: artprof.org/

[@maymaynaja]

I learned so much from this video. Thank you so much!

[@artprof]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching with us :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@agneshosni4787]

Fantastic teaching

[@artprof]

Thanks for learning with us! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

[@floorian.g]

This is by far the most interesting video on printmaking I've ever seen! And I'm just someone who just enjoys art as a hobbie :) thank you for all the info on printmaking ;)

[@artprof]

You're so welcome! Printmaking is so fun to do, hopefully you're inspired to create some fun projects :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@user642a2]

Thanks for the tutorial. Good work!

[@artprof]

Thank you very much! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@user642a2]

@@artprof Nice

[@sineanahita3383]

Loved this session!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@artprof]

You are so welcome! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@marystuart7065]

You are a wonderful teacher, thank you 🙏🏻

[@artprof]

Prof Lieu is the best!! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@IrisYoungPrintmaker]

We don't even have mounted linoleum plates here in Germany. Good to know about the option of mounted linoleum 😅

[@romelmadrayart]

Thanks for the earlier response. I use a mix of ink drawings, oil lino prints and watercolor. I have a question regarding paper, especially keeping prints vibrant and colorful. 1. Do prints need any special coating on them for protection, I know that sometimes people use wax over watercolor s a protective coating but it leaves a heavy sheen 2. Which paper is preferable unsized paper or sized paper? It is my understanding that "slack sized" paper is best such as BFK but these are not readily accessible. Would you say that Cartridge Paper(labeled as acceptable for inks- Daler rowney), Sketch Paper (Stratmore Sketch), Rhodia (paper pads), Watercolor (Canson XL) is satisfactory for the purpose. Does the absorption of the inks over time into the paper mean that the colors become less vibrant? Would a mixed media paper be more suitable and would have any recommendations that could be used for the mediums used above?

[@artprof]

I don't think that I am a complete expert on the matter, but I can say that Canson watercolor & mixed media paper works wonderfully! Also any printmaking paper pads tend to be great. Feel free to join our discord & ask around our community, I'm sure they'll have some answers! artprof.org/community/join-us-on-discord/ - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@romelmadrayart]

@@artprof Thanks very much for the response, I am on the discord. so look forward to it

[@BS-detector]

Thank you for this video! I was wondering: why isn't masking off the areas to put on different colors to have all at once an option, instead of carving away before each color change? It seems like if everything carved has an outline, and it all lines up on the registration, why not just have all the color there for a single pass all at once? I've never done this type of art before, so I literally know nothing about block printing other than what you've just shown us. I was just curious. I love how you go into detail and really appreciate your teaching method!

[@artprof]

You could, but it would be a big paint in the butt! Even the smallest breyer would have difficulty targeting the areas, and especially if you have a detailed print it’s even harder. Compared to masking off areas, this technique is much faster and gets accurate results. -Prof Lieu

[@BS-detector]

@@artprof "paint in the butt" LOL I love your sense of humor, too.

[@artprof]

oh sheesh that was a typo! 😂 I meant "pain in the butt..."😆 -Prof Lieu

[@jariseri5583]

Love the way you teach. Where can I take class with you?

[@artprof]

We have online studio workshops you can do with me! More info: artprof.org/learn/premium-courses/premium-workshops-schedule/ -Prof Lieu

[@Idahadleyart]

This was great!! I want to try the lino block. I did my first print ever on a speedball rubber block. I found it difficult.

[@artprof]

Lino block is great because the surface is so sturdy, makes for really consistent prints. While the rubber is softer, sometimes it can actually be tougher to carve because it's not as rigid! Although you might have also had a rubber block that wasn't good quality, some are really poorly made! You might like Lauryn's rubber stamp tutorial, she explains the different types of rubber you can get: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYuXhIBresSbj5I -Prof Lieu

[@sarahbelejova1]

Thank you for making this video! It was very useful and I've learnt a lot from it. I love how effective is your work and your explanation. Also, I would like to purchase a basic pack of akua inks for home printing, could you please help me figure out what kind of shades would be good to pick?

[@artprof]

I know that Blick sells a "starter pack" of 8 colors, but IMO all you really need is the primary colors (red, blue, yellow) plus black and white. I personally like having a brown like burnt siena or burnt umber. For red cadmium red is good, hansa yellow, and then ultramarine blue is good too to get you started. Good luck!

[@RaminTork]

Excellent tips. Thank you.

[@artprof]

Glad it was helpful!

[@romelmadrayart]

Any recommendations on storage of finished prints, using oil based inks as the medium and acid free paper as the substrate?

[@artprof]

I usually use a flat file with glassine between each artwork. -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

[@romelmadrayart]

@@artprof thanks for the info and the reply

[@josieb1367]

I like to use my dremel engraving tip for fine detail :)

[@artprof]

Oooh that's a really cool tool! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@coda4150]

i actually kind of liked the second proofing with white marks on the sky. kinda looks like ash or smoke over the city

[@artprof]

Great to know! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@mary_syl]

You can absolutely spot ink elements for an elimination print. There are techniques that play with this.

[@artprof]

For sure! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@dawnaurorastudio]

Is there a list of necessary supplies to get started with lino cut printing?

[@artprof]

Yup! On our main site: artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/printmaking/multi-color-linoleum-printmaking/ -Prof Lieu

[@chandrikathapa1551]

Whole another language for me this printing technique. But had been wondering how we make copies of your artwork...

[@artprof]

Yes, linocut opens so many doors! We also did this video on making stamps which is fairly similar to the linocut process and a bit easier to start out with: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYuXhIBresSbj5I -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

[@liseernie]

very helpful advice...

[@maimamdouh4439]

That's amazing!

[@artprof]

We're glad you liked it! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@skiphoffenflaven8004]

Library book of tree leaves is an absolutely non-mentioned source for finding out what a Gingko leaf looks like. Good golly, have we already forgotten this reality?

[@jamiegossett]

torn/decikle edges look nice but once you mat and frame it, you won't see the edges because they are under the mat

[@gabrielefranci8933]

LEI STAMPA A MANO CON INCHIOSTRO TIPOGRAFICO? E SU CARTA GIAPPONESE DI SETA? GRAZIE E BRAVA

[@karzanfaridon6100]

Perfect

[@sirens5540]

I'd like to use this technique but I can't find linoleum blocks anywhere!! However there are linoleum sheets that are about 3cm thick. Can I use those for this process? They're ochre sheets that feel rubbery to the touch..

[@artprof]

Yes, those will work fine! I would say just try not to wash it all the time, the water makes the linoleum sheet warp and then it's tricky to print!

[@emnarejiba5912]

Merci madame

[@artprof]

:) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@CHRISMED2]

The way you layered the block reminds me of scratch board

[@artprof]

Oh I totally see that! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@sionedsart337]

❤️

[@YVRCasting]

the 'wobbly & horrible' lino is what most people can learn on and use just fine. On a flat surface, it isn't wobbly!

[@artprof]

Yes, it's just a matter of securing it down flat! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

[@monsieurli6977]

It is becoming a UFO if you leave de dirt on the board, which can be interesting ;)

[@artprof]

Ohhh that's a cool direction! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

[@chrisosborn3040]

This video covers a lot of things that don't normally get mentioned, in particular in regard to the artistic process. It slightly irritates me that the teacher is so untidy - loads of lino slivers all over her desk right where she is printing; no wonder bits of lino are present in the inked block. However, that is just a slight niggle; I learnt a lot from this video. Thanks.

[@artprof]

Thanks for watching! We have more free courses on our main site: artprof.org/courses/

[@anonanonymous7048]

👍🌹

[@FrancesHumphreys]

Thanks for the mistakes. :)

[@artprof]

You bet!-Prof Lieu