r/linocut

5-layer pseudo-reduction. Wish I had inked the black better (less ink, more pressure)

I’m a tattoo artist and I do linocut tattoos. I feel like people in the tattoo world don’t really understand it but I thought maybe you guys would appreciate this because I think it’s super cool

You can actually stamp it directly on the client using carbon paper mixed with alcohol rolled onto the linocut.
If it’s a custom piece I also let my client take the stamp home with them so they can stamp it on clothes or whatever they would like.
Obviously I have to use soft lino both so it can flex around someone’s body as well as it can be properly cleaned with high level disinfectant

You could print the design then color it in or color the background and print over it. I went with the latter and think it came out so cute.

Cool that this will be offered for free at an upcoming "interactive" art gallery opening.

based off of a photograph my friend sent from salmon fishing in Alaska near a family

This is the first project I’ve done using my new set of Michihamono gouges, it’s a huge improvement over the basic EssDee kit.

I’m really happy with the overall quality of everything. The next step is to improve the print quality, I’ll probably have to start investing in high-quality paper.

I’ve been using regular bond paper and wrapping paper, LOL.

En vente

You know this wee dude is classy as he's based on an 18th century oil painting.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The\_Nightmare

Wanted to share my first ever linocut carving from a recent session I attended near home.

Koi #1

I am now officially 'hooked' on linocut.

tried for the first time to make a lino. I found this idea on a giftcard and thought this might be a good one to try and test different knives etc. What do you think and tips?

I posted the pics backwards so final result - first print - lino ready - lino to cut (yes I was very confused where to cut cause you have to think other way around so I tried with some
Black so I know what to cut away, also not easy to see where you already cut so black helped a bit)

I’ve been meaning to try linocut printing for ages. Super excited for my first block & print!