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Starting to Print the Linocut Artist's Book

AuthorPosted byShana on 5 May 2011

Inking up the lino block for printing.
Inking up the lino block for printing.

Today I have been printing my lino blocks for the artist book I have been making. It took ages to carve the blocks, which are quite detailed, but at last I am ready to print.  There is something quiet and meditative about printing. My kids went back to school today so I could put 100% of my focus onto making the prints. And focus is what you need to do to get everything working.
I got  the 4 images done and one page of text, when I ran out of paper so I will print the rest of the text tomorrow and make the covers on the weekend.
Then next week assembling the book (ie gluing the pages together).
Lino prints layed out to dry.
Lino prints layed out to dry.

I can’t wait to put it together, but I haven’t even finished printing the pages – patience………I really happy with the chunky rustic text and the way that relates to the images.  We will just have to see how it progresses………
Click here to go to previous blog entry What is an artist’s book?
Click here to see some of my previous books on my website.

6 Comments

  1. Carole
    12 years ago Permalink

    It all looks wonderful in the pictures.
    Patience is so hard when something good is waiting at the other end of it!

  2. shanajamesartist
    12 years ago Permalink

    Thanks Carole
    I had a look at your blog too, I hope your exhibition is sucessful. How is the Canadian economy? re art sales?

  3. Moira
    12 years ago Permalink

    Looks ace Shana! LOVE the text and the birdcage :0)

  4. shanajamesartist
    12 years ago Permalink

    Thanks Moira see you at the PAWA exhibition

  5. Sandy Gas
    12 years ago Permalink

    Hey Shana,
    Fantastic, love the wording too… so glad you have a blog now, will be reading it regularly! =)

  6. Moira
    12 years ago Permalink

    Will you be there on the weekends?

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