Linoleum: First attempt

The way I see the Linoleum process is that it is a more extreme version of my study of shadow which is either full black or white. Using this process will help me elevate what I am pursuing by bringing another element into my images.

I got a chance to get my hands on all the tools required to do attempt my first Linocut project. I am falling in love with the process and have already started on the second piece. 

After finishing this first piece, I got some feedback saying that the cut isn't deep enough for a clean transfer. I am currently working on 2 more pieces to test different techniques and explore more.

My vision is to transfer these images into Linoleum prints on top of the printed images. Once I am done with these 3 pieces I will be transferring all 3 onto paper to get a final product and tweak my work from there.

I did run into an accident where I positioned my hand horribly, and the tool slipped and cut my thumb badly. There was about a 1-2 inch cut that is fairly deep. I had 3 stitches and will have them on for 10 days but I will still try to work as much as I can without my left thumb.











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