tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3618025896103645633.post4751016999511183991..comments2023-11-25T08:33:24.935-05:00Comments on art, birds, nature: Almost DoneKen Januskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16984782169460110520noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3618025896103645633.post-63389547261870901052010-12-24T10:34:56.854-05:002010-12-24T10:34:56.854-05:00Hi Ellen and Merry Christmas to you as well!
Lino...Hi Ellen and Merry Christmas to you as well!<br /><br />Linocut is brand new to me so I can't say too much about it. I do think though that, outside of drawing, it may be one of the easiest ways to make art. It's not easy in terms of technique since you have to buy some linoleum blocks, cutters and ink, and then learn how to use them. You can use any paper to get started so don't need to buy it. And the image prints in reverse. So that's hard in a way.<br /><br />But I think it's much easier than other forms of art in that you don't tend to be as critical of the end results as with some other media. Lino and woodcut lend themselves to inexactness I think. My guess is that more people stop making art because their first attempts doesn't have enough detail than for any reason. But with lino you don't tend to think that way and I think have a much easier time being happy with the results. And when you're happy then you keep at it.<br /><br />I wish I could offer advice on beginning materials. I happened to have some old woodworking tools that I could use as well as old oil-based ink and even some old Japanese rice paper. So I bought almost nothing to start.<br /><br />But for you it would be harder. I think Speedball offers a beginning set that has a lot of the materials you might need to give it a try. For paper I just used printer paper until I was ready to print an edition. Then I used good printmaking paper. But there's no reason to start with that.<br /><br />My old materials included oil-based ink so I've stuck with that and even bought some new oil-based inks. But I know that water-based inks are available. They won't smell, won't use up natural resources, won't require paint-thinner to clean up, etc. So you would probably prefer to use them. I think eventually I'll switch over. But for now I have a lot of oil-based ink on my hands I ought to use up.<br /><br />Good luck if you try it. My guess is that you'll like it.<br /><br />Again Merry Christmas!Ken Januskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16984782169460110520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3618025896103645633.post-70465798725496253662010-12-24T05:58:47.002-05:002010-12-24T05:58:47.002-05:00Hi Ken,
I've been meaning to drop a note sinc...Hi Ken,<br /><br />I've been meaning to drop a note since you started posting your linocuts. I've always loved woodblock printing, which I see this is a variation. It looks harder than watercolor.... Beautiful works. Do you think it is hard to learn? Do you have to be proficient at some other form of art before you try wood or linocut? <br /><br />Merry Christmas, EllenEllen Snyderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09158932570826154360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3618025896103645633.post-67332601870609451622010-12-23T16:42:19.470-05:002010-12-23T16:42:19.470-05:00Thanks Pam. I had to think of you the other day wh...Thanks Pam. I had to think of you the other day when the lunar eclipse occurred.<br /><br />I've been thinking about writing a new post on 'wildlife art', so your comment is very timely.<br /><br />Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well!Ken Januskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16984782169460110520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3618025896103645633.post-89319140886988618572010-12-23T15:47:18.988-05:002010-12-23T15:47:18.988-05:00Hi Ken, Sorry I've been bogged down of late. I...Hi Ken, Sorry I've been bogged down of late. I am loving your lino cuts. This is a strong piece. I like your original wc too. Love the brush strokes and I think it works. Not all wildlife art has to be anatomically dead on. To me, you've captured their spirit and life. That's what draws me in.<br /><br />Have a very merry and a happy new year!Pam Johnson Brickellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927455773097702525noreply@blogger.com