Woodcut is a relief printing technique in printmaking where an artist carves an image into a block of wood. They typically use gouges to carve the image, leaving the printing parts level with the surface while removing the non-printing parts. The areas that are carved away do not hold ink, but the characters or images at surface level are coated with ink to create the print. Unlike wood engraving, … [Read more...]

Printmaking is an art technique that involves transferring images from a matrix onto a different surface, typically paper or fabric. Traditional printmaking methods comprise woodcut, etching, engraving, and lithography, while contemporary artists have broadened the range of techniques to include screenprinting. A matrix can be made of wood, metal, or glass and functions as a template. The design … [Read more...]

Morley Fletcher's focus was specifically on color woodcut. No other work provides instructions in the economy of design, the resources of line and its expressive development, and the use and behavior of color. Even though the observation could serve as a manifesto for all modern color relief printmaking, we should rephrase the text step by step, while keeping the meaning intact, without adding … [Read more...]

The book Gouge: The Modern Woodcut 1870 to Now explores the various forms and applications of the woodcut during the modern era. This thematic survey draws connections between the woodcut medium in different countries like Mexico, France, and Korea, despite their geographical distance. Woodblock printing is widely practiced and regarded as one of the most common artistic techniques worldwide. … [Read more...]

The most common questions I receive in my email are about carving tools. These include inquiries such as "What tools do I need?" and "Are Japanese knives the best?" Another frequently asked question is whether one needs to purchase an expensive kento-nomi. I find it puzzling that these questions make up the majority of inquiries, as my inclination is to advise not to worry too much about the … [Read more...]

Woodcut is the technique of printing designs from planks of wood that have been incised parallel to the vertical axis of the wood's grain. This method has been used in China since the 5th century CE to decorate textiles. In Europe, printing from wood blocks on textiles was known since the early 14th century, but it saw limited development until the end of the 14th century when paper began to be … [Read more...]

Woodcut, which is the oldest form of printmaking, is a relief technique where tools, including knives, are employed to carve a design onto a wooden block. The ink is applied to the raised portions left after the block is cut, while the recessed areas that have been removed do not hold ink and will appear blank in the final print. The wooden block, typically made from pear wood, is sawn along … [Read more...]

What is a woodcut? Woodcut printing is a step-by-step process. First, a woodcut artist carves an impression onto the face of a woodblock using gouges, ensuring that the printing areas are flush with the top surface while removing the non-printing portions. The areas where the wood has been trimmed away do not hold any ink, but the symbols or pictures on the surface are covered in ink to create the … [Read more...]

At the close of the 19th Century in Britain, the Arts and Crafts Movement was created in response to the dire consequences of the industrial revolution on social ideals and beauty. Industrialization had an effect not only on the amount of goods being produced, but also on the masterful craftsmanship that went into them. The Arts and Crafts Movement: How it all Started Realizing that there … [Read more...]