Linocut carving and printing - short film by Maarit Hänninen

In this video I will show you the process of printing my linocut print "Tomorrow, Tomorrow".
Watch me transfer my original sketch to a lino block using just a pencil, prepare cotton rag paper for printing, register the design so that it aligns with the paper, sign the finished piece, and more.
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[@AggresivelyBenign]

Publishing videos like this really makes people appreciate what you do and the training, skill, time, and expensive tools required.

[@jeniferkrizmanic5229]

anyone else amazed not only by her obvious talent...but also that a tiny workspace, with all white surfaces is kept clean and tidy as a print workspace?!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you! Now that I've moved into a bigger studio, I have to say that I'm amazed myself I managed to fit everything in that tiny space 😂

[@jess01510]

Easily one of the most satifaying video for an artist who ever tried linocut. I'm glad I've stepped onto that video, everything is well fillmed and show off the process in a such contemplative way.

[@xWasabiNekoProx]

I first watched this video months ago without knowing much about linocut, and today I just received my first set of carving tools in the mail. Vintage blades with a wooden handle! I can't wait to create my first print!

[@mannytang4286]

What's up with the 147 ppl who gave this video a thumb down? Watching how everything works and operated so nicely in such small space is very both beautiful and satisfying. Such sufficient use of space, and well kept.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Aww thanks for the kind compliment. I guess you can't please everyone and that's more than fine by me. Luckily there are also people like you out there 💖

[@Vivungisport]

@@MaaritHanninen To be honest. I think the dislike may come from different taste in music. Because your art tutorial was absolutely flawless. I sense that you high expectations on yourself, but I could be wrong.

[@nicolaspeirs9909]

I was surprised the news print didn't come off on the nice, white paper... Such a lot of effort and time and so many steps in the process - a true art!

[@olderendirt]

I'm looking up the musician. I'm loving that as a guitarist myself, and he sounds a lot like Chris Rea. As a paper artist, stamper, and old book collector, seeing this process was fascinating. I have a new appreciation for this art. Thank you for sharing.

[@anriroze11]

Your patience is insane! Great job!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Haha, thanks 😁 I've always considered myself very impatient, and only learned patience through linocut.

[@lunacamrose5507]

It’s something else when the stamp is just as beautiful as the print.

[@TheKittykat77]

The most relaxing thing to watch.. Such gentle precision. Love the music too. Gorgeous final result 👏

[@borisbrosowski6630]

By far the best video on linos, here's real craft.

[@noapology88]

Maarit, I learned so much from seeing you demonstrate the whole process over the last few years. Thank you so much.

[@tjputzier]

Fantastic tutorial. Brings back memories of screen printing with my dad. I also enjoyed the song.

[@robr3015]

Awesome! Very similar to Japanese Woodblock printings... very cool stuff!

[@arnfinnbuhol4010]

Beautiful...Ravens and wolves are my favorite creatures.

[@mjeanetteb]

beautiful camera shots. excellent choice of music. sophisticated process. interesting artwork.

[@bookwormsapointandclickadv1852]

It is great that your video really takes its time and shows so much of your process. That way you get a feeling of how much work really lies behind each print and how much care they are made with. They are so much more than "copies". I have just started trying this tecnique myself and I am really longing for all those tools and to get better understanding of all the ways of the process 🥰

[@jamesjohnston6765]

Lovely image and great video. Ravens are high on my list of favorite animals.

[@lauriejude9470]

I love watching you working. It's so relaxing and inspiring. Thank you!

[@karlbaker03]

Thanks for making this and for showing your materials and details of the process so carefully.

[@autumnfoxandrabbitcrafts]

Thank you for sharing your process, the end result was beautiful!!!

[@janeopie4986]

Beautiful work and such a relaxing video to watch! Thank you.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks Jane 😊 good to hear you liked it!!

[@violajaynes3975]

beautiful work. Thank you for sharing this with us. Very generous!

[@thethirstypony]

this is amazing! i love seeing other artists' processes. i learned a lot from watching!

[@OneMyth1]

Eh visto mucha gente hacer trabajos pero nunca alguien tan prolija y detallista. Me encanta, la verdad que voy a robar algunos tips como los de ponerle cinta para que no se mueva, me pareció muy interesante. Gracias

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you! Please do feel free to make these techniques your own; I'm here to share :)

[@asensibleyoungman2978]

I'm an artist and an introvert. This short video beautifully presents where and what my comfort zone is.

[@lauriecremore5601]

Thanks for showing your Beautiful art. !

[@satevari_forge]

Such a small studio, such a good result!

[@GeorgeLedyard]

Thank you so much. The print is beautiful and the video is such a help for a beginner printmaker like me. Really well done.

[@glenswart7215]

There are so many techniques I'm seeing for the first time. Beautiful work

[@alisha967]

Wow I didn’t know so much work goes into one print!

[@noble.savage.1492]

Learnt a lot, just from watching and your silents.

[@noodlepotato132]

That is so much work. Utterly amazing

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks a bunch! 😊

[@wwlljj]

What a painstaking process, but completely worth it. Beautiful work.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Awesome to hear! Thank you 😃

[@user-mz1zs4pg5r]

absolutely beautiful & inspiring!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Marie J awesome, thanks!! 😊

[@fritula6200]

What beautiful workmanship.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you 😊

[@UstheBear]

Your drawings and techniques are amazing. Gongratulations

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you 😊

[@lovingmyselfwell4569]

Dear Maarit, I'm not sure why I've become emotional viewing your process. Perhaps it the simplicity of raw talent I see in you and believe I've too in me. Perhaps its the great care and definition of your use and chosen tools. It may be the wonderful music, acoustic guitar and vocals lending to our experiencing You. Either way and any way about this, for me it rings True! I'm eager for gains of my very own w/LinoCuts and Printmaking. As matter of fact the very first little hand carving tools kit just arrived! There's still the business of selecting my linoleum for carving. And deciding then drawing my image, yes! And of course I shall be researching the medium as a whole, too. This video and all others from You has served me well Dear Maarit! As Validation for where my heart must follow... And for this I say Thank You Thank You Thank You! Exciting the journey no matter the outcome! Detail has always enticed and satisfied this drive for my art. It's now up to the lowly condition of the muscles and of course my watch of them tell yeah or nay further march! But this shan't stop me, may be slow... But I'm super cool w/it no matter too! Here's to This and to You and to WhatEVER shall come of It! Kisskiss LoveLOVELove! ~X🎨💨X~

[@asmaabdelkader2574]

This is so beautiful. I wish there was no music and only the natural sounds but it was also great. I admire your hard work and patience. So beautiful!!

[@katywuste9054]

I’ve never seen this before, you work with such precision and finesse

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you!

[@MssWawa]

Congratulation! Your art is so great! And your video is really inspiring for me. I have just started to playing with linocut and i find it wonderful. Thank you again.

[@cbrisalchemist6887]

Beautiful process, prints, music...simply beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@TrailBlazer5280]

Excellent video and great work. A very good reference

[@PeterKNoone]

This is a really wonderful window into your process. Thank you.

[@oliverrice4803]

Beautiful. I couldn't stop watching it was so nice, and with the music...wow. Nice one x

[@MaaritHanninen]

Really happy to hear you enjoyed it so much 😀

[@durindagraver2593]

In 4th grade, 1965ish, my teacher had our class do this with the gouges and linoleum. I remember so well doing the stamp and then inking it and doing the transfer. Probably couldn’t do that today! Those gouges were very sharp.

[@coltonlassiter1321]

def gonna teach this to my high school class thank u, awesome video

[@cemeteryyweatherr]

It’s videos like this that really show why it’s important to properly pay artists for the work they put in. Beautiful piece!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you 🙂

[@KatalinaKristina]

So simple. So beautiful.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you Katarina 💕

[@inklion]

Relaxing video :) Beautiful art

[@thefineletterco.7199]

What a beautiful little film! Thank you for sharing your process! Can I ask why you dampen the paper? I’m a curious rookie! 😊

[@timmandre]

I was kind of mesmerized all along the video, it’s hipinotyc. The art and the process.

[@DanielCrossan]

I miss lino-cuts. This makes me wanna do em again. Great video.

[@DanielCrossan]

I also have that Street Sketchbook Book.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks! You should definitely get back to it :) it's just such a relaxing medium! Oh, and the street sketch book is a great source of inspiration, even after all these years! I've been looking for another similar book with more recent art, but haven't been able to find one...

[@DanielCrossan]

@@MaaritHanninen Instagram has plenty of current artists that are sharing more of their process which is nice to see. My studio (shed) is a bit too hectic, once I build a new studio, I'll have an immaculately clean section, for drawing, cutting, computer work etc. Right now it's a bit more....'shabby'? If you look at the 2nd video in more VLOG series you'll se what i mean :)

[@dianelady52]

I loved watching the whole process and you were very careful not to rush through the demonstration. Thank you...Beautiful image too. You are very talented and have worked hard to do what you do. I wish you much joy in your creative life.

[@DarkEngelRockVampire]

I love the music you listen to and your work ♥

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you! Happy to hear 😃

[@rosaliaangulo7865]

Hermoso trabajo felicidades. Yo adoro los cuervos.

[@valeriecollard3163]

Magnifique démonstration !!!! Really stunning 🙏🙏🙏

[@caio0gobbo]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing this with all the details of the process. I just got my first "lino-cut-kit" and your video will help me a lot in the making. Greetings from Brasil :)

[@auntieayla2310]

So beautiful and soothing to watch. Thanks for sharing your process

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you so much! Nice so nice to hear!

[@MrGladstone1968]

Belíssima obra. Força e delicadeza ao mesmo tempo.

[@DrJones-nh4my]

I did a linocut before. Omg my fingers hurt so much after. It takes a lot of skill, patience, strength, endurance, and talent. You’re really good

[@tinuraeniel]

Amazing work place, I loved it!

[@Bonesph]

Awesome video and final product.

[@johnmelven5361]

Beautiful work Maarit ::) Thanks for a great video - it's got me thinking of doing more linocuts ::)

[@MaxEberle]

Wow, you're a wonderful artist and this is a beautifully done video! Thanks for sharing.

[@benediktfiedler369]

Awesome work! Thank you for sharing your Process :)

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you very much :)

[@angelaharpham17]

Brilliant video, like the process, love the music as well, so calming. The print is beautiful.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Angela Harpham thank you very much 😊

[@VadiseDeHanyou]

The music makes me think of the movie Desperado when Antonio Banderas' character starts singing with his band in the beginning.

[@cilandialane7521]

Los Lobos

[@7amirha]

Hi! From Bosnia. Thank you for the beautiful video!

[@SketchbookTimeMachine]

It came out great- excellent work!

[@traciallisonart]

Your process is amazing! I tried linocut in college many years ago and am now inspired to try it again! Love your work (and also the work of Sue Todd). Thanks for sharing!!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Traci Allison thanks so much!!

[@losinyee4514]

So beautiful. You worked with meticulous detail.

[@theresapoe2956]

this is the most beautiful art making process I've seen in a long time. thank you for sharing.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Theresa Poe oh my, that's so nice to hear! Thank you! I have another video coming out very soon (we just need to pick the right music for it), so keep an eye out for that if you want to see more 😀

[@theresapoe2956]

oh I sure will, thank you. :)

[@hannahskoonberg]

This is a beautiful video documenting the linocut process. I also make linocuts so it's nice to see how you do it. Thank you for sharing this.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you 😊

[@hannahskoonberg]

@@MaaritHanninen I like how you use the lino to frame the inking to keep the edges clean. That's a trick I should try in my work.

[@edwardmedina9935]

This is such a beautiful art. Nice video, great song pick, very cool website and instagram! Very inspiring. Thank you.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thanks for the compliment! So happy to hear you like my work 😀

[@hannekesiemer5777]

mooie video, dank voor het delen van je ambachtelijke proces!

[@reevavillanueva6518]

My goodness the dedication to the art! I just noticed you finished carving at night.

[@lauraoloughlin357]

Fabulous video Maarit! You have some steps to your process that I wouldn't have used in lino printing before but now I am interested in trying them out. Keep creating great work! Laura

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you for your comment Laura! It is definitely an interesting medium to work with and I love experimenting with different techniques to see what works best. I'm always super excited to hear if my work inspires others :)

[@lauraoloughlin357]

Do you have an instagram or facebook page for your work that I could follow you on? :)

[@MaaritHanninen]

I do! I'm more active on Instagram, but I'll also include the FB link, just in case :) instagram.com/maarit.hanninen/ facebook.com/MaaritHanninenArt/

[@vanessacatto7148]

Beautiful--thank you for sharing the steps! I love the music too

[@Goyarango]

Muchas gracias de corazón!

[@olmoandreoli5584]

Thank you for these videos! I'm learning a lot from them

[@MaaritHanninen]

That's great to hear! I really enjoy making them, and super happy when people find them useful :)

[@Paula-133]

That is incredibly well done, I wish the camera had moved over the surface of the finished work a bit more.

[@juliacatherine8089]

Very beautiful, both the art and the video. I admire your craftsmanship.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you 💖

[@debbiebuttars5598]

This was amazing. You are inspirational!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you 😊

[@roysulalam96]

+Maarit Hänninen hi

[@laytonmiller5865]

This is a really good outline of the process. Thanks for particularly showing what particular items you use (paper type, etc). Very cool as somebody who's wanting to move from brush-based media into printing.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Awesome to hear! Glad you found it useful :)

[@ArtmiuS]

@@MaaritHanninen In what material did you make the carving?

[@andrea-vb8ls]

does using sandpaper help prep it or something? never seen that been done before

[@MaaritHanninen]

I find it gives a more even print. The lino I'm using is smooth, but with the tiniest imperfections on it. Lightly sanding the surface gets rid of all that. Some say it also removes a sort of a film from the surface, making the ink stick better. In any case, these are minor differences, and you might get perfect ink even without sanding.

[@joycecarroll3783]

Beautifully documented and wonderfully done. It was a pleasure to watch your process.

[@OnTheBrinq]

Beautiful! And cheers from canada!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bigbadwolf6]

Absolutely mesmerizing to watch, interesting process and beautiful result.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you so much! :)

[@MatinaPapagiannarou]

Very beautiful work!

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you so much!!

[@kariuskacha]

Gracias por compartir tu trabajo!! Una verdadera artista!!!

[@miklaughter]

I love this technique. So simple and elegant. But why don't you use carbon paper to transfer the image? it's waay easier.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Mi Ca Thanks! It might be easier but not always accessible. I wanted to show how to make your own. I like to show different techniques in my videos, instead of repeating the same process again and again, just so to show that there are so many different ways of making linocuts.

[@murshedshawk5322]

This is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen.

[@MaaritHanninen]

Aww thank you so much 😊

[@jacprice1687]

Fabulous. Very thorough and exciting!

[@DibujandoIdeas]

Congratulations Maarit, great job!!!!

[@svvancouver3307]

First you draw the bird, then you transfer trace the bird, then you touch up the traced bird, then you cut the bird. Wow. A labour of love and slowly dying art. Can’t imagine many young people in our smartphone obsessed society having the focus and stamina to get past sharpening a pencil 😅 Thank you for sharing the process and your beautiful work!

[@ameliabryant7499]

Love this video, to see the whole process is really great. Thank you for sharing 🥇

[@MaaritHanninen]

Thank you for watching!! :)

[@mimisun5294]

What a wonderful video to show your process! I have a question about inking. When I roll ink onto my lino, the ink starts to bead a few seconds after rolling it on and doesn't stay or spread smoothly on the lino. The print ends up looking very patchy, mostly like an orange peel skin. The print is a bit like your test print (at 6:12 secs) but worse, and I'm looking for a complete black print effect like your end product. I'm using Schmincke aqua linoprint ink. Is there something you can suggest?

[@MaaritHanninen]

Sounds like you're using water-based ink. My test print in the video is also done with water-based ink = patchy, uneven print. I use oil-based inks for my final prints. They give a nice, even finish, and don't dry too quickly. See the materials list on my website for some recommendations (maarithanninen.com).

[@mimisun5294]

Thank you very much for the explanation! It seems to make sense - I will give the oil based inks a try :)

[@MaaritHanninen]

Awesome! Good luck with your printmaking 😊

[@spiritualkid722]

this is beautiful. i'm glad i've discovered your channel

[@laytonmiller5865]

I have a couple questions (now that I got all my lino supplies) -- 1) This is the first time I have seen anyone sand/treat the lino that way. Do you do that for texture within the print, or some other reason? 2) What purpose does soaking the paper serve? Given how heavy it is it seems like maybe it makes it more likely to accept the ink? That said, is it dry again when you do the print or still somewhat damp? 3) Why do the graphite transfer instead of drawing right on the lino? Is that purely to have an easier time seeing what you're doing? 4) What kind of linoleum are you using? I'm in the US and picked some up yesterday. I had a choice between a much softer type and a type that is considerably harder/less flexible. It looks like you're using the latter. Thanks for any tips/info you have :)

[@MaaritHanninen]

Hey! Congrats for your first lino tools 😀 1) sanding gets rid of small imperfections in the lino, and gives better ink coverage. 2) soaking the paper makes it softer, helping it to take the ink better. 3) you could also draw straight on the lino. Sometimes I prefer drawing on paper. There's no wrong or right way here. 4) I'm using so called battleship grey lino, or Walton lino. Check out the materials list on my website for more info and suppliers (maarithanninen.com).

[@laytonmiller5865]

@@MaaritHanninen Thanks so much for the reply! Last question then I'll get outta your hair :) What grit of sandpaper are you using? Something super fine, I imagine? It looks like you're in Europe and I dont know if they grade it differently there but her in the US it usually ranges from very low/coarse (40 is super coarse) to very very fine like 280+ Thanks again for shining light on the details :)

[@MaaritHanninen]

I don't know the exact number but the finer the better. You'll want the plate to be as smooth as possible.

[@ShockAllArt]

@@MaaritHanninen Hi Maarit ! I discovered your art yesterday, and i'm so amazed by your skills, and the beaut of your work : Thank you for the answers you gave to Layton, it will definitely help me in the near future (i'm also a tiny beginner). I really love your videos ; I found them so useful... and relaxing too !!! I'm also sorry to bother you. I use khadi paper, wich I find so amazing, and also Sumi-E, that gives a "inkjet printed" mood to the patterns. I never soaked my kadhi paper, even though I saw some people do it. I like the result as it appears, but as I cannot compare to a soaked paper, I'ld like to know if not soaking the paper is inappropriate. I wouldn't start making mistakes. Tjank you !!!