Reduction Linocut

Course description

Reduction linocut is a technique for achieving multiple colors in a single print while only using one block. One layer is carved away, printed across an edition, carved more, printed again on the same pages, and repeat as needed.

Topics covered include:

Explore the artform of reduction linocut printmaking using a variety of strategies for color application. Determine how to identify foreground, middleground, and background spaces to deconstruct an image for reduction. Carving a reduction linoleum block to print in colors utilizing single color and multi-color roll will be explored.