Ever looked at a striking black and white print and wondered, "How did they make that?"

The answer lies in the linocut art process, a beautiful and time-honored craft that stands in powerful contrast to our fast-paced digital world. It's a journey from a simple block of linoleum to a piece of art full of texture and character.

But this isn't just about carving and ink. It's a story of patience, vision, and the physical act of creation. It's about a linocut process where every line tells a story, and every print is a unique, hand-burnished work of art.

Ready to go behind the scenes and discover the magic?

Find out what is a linocut and take a step by step look at how to make a linoprint, with artist Mark James Murphy. Also, briefly explore the history of linocutting and it’s evolution in this informative art blog post.

You may well be curious about what materials I use when linocutting. So, in this art blog I briefly cover the main materials and tools that I use for all of my linocuts and that are important to the printmaking process.