Introduction to Linocut Printing: Create Poetic Prints
A course by Marion Livran , Artistic Guide to Linocut Printing
Master the art of linocut printing. Learn engraving, inking, and printing techniques to create stunning two-color A4 prints.
Master the art of linocut printing. Learn engraving, inking, and printing techniques to create stunning two-color A4 prints.
Discover the poetic art of linocutting through a captivating introduction to two-colour printmaking techniques. Learn how to create your own A4 print, exploring each step from engraving a linoleum plate to printing on paper. Familiarise yourself with essential tools such as different sized gouges, the ink roller and special aquawash inks. You will be guided through the process of selecting materials, finding inspirational references and making sketches to develop your unique illustration.
Be surprised by the unexpected and imperfect results of linocutting, while mastering the techniques of mirror printing and precise registration to layer colors. Experiment with variations in your print by playing with colors and media, and add a personal touch using ornamentation techniques like gold leaf. Beyond technique, immerse yourself in a creative and meditative process where each slip-up becomes an opportunity for artistic reinvention.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 13 downloads
- 75 students
- 14 lessons (1h 43m)
- 13 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: French, English
- French · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Students will learn how to etch and print in two colours, creating a two-colour A4 print. They will explore linoleum etching, sketch it, reproduce it and then print it, possibly adding embellishments and variations.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for beginners who are curious to discover the art of linocut. You do not need any prior knowledge to learn how to create poetic prints in two colors. Let yourself be guided in an accessible and enriching creative process.
Requirements and materials
No in-depth knowledge is required. Materials needed: gray linoleum plate, four different gouges, pencil, eraser, tracing paper, ink roller, glass plate, baren or wooden spoon, aquawash lino ink, Canson or Japanese type paper.
A course by Marion Livran
Marion Livran is a self-taught illustrator who reinvented herself after a 12-year career as a graphic designer. For over five years, she has devoted herself fully to art and linoleum engraving, a discipline that allows her to explore the movement and complexity of human forms. Inspired by artists such as Matisse, Schiele, and Cocteau, Marion draws on various sources of inspiration, from dance to literature, to enrich her creative universe. Her passion for linocutting has led her to create increasingly daring works, ranging from multi-colored raisin formats.
Alongside her artistic practice, Marion shares her know-how through introductory and creativity workshops in Paris. She has collaborated with prestigious brands in the fields of jewelry, perfume and spirits, and has exhibited in renowned galleries and boutiques such as Artazart and Fleux. Her work is also represented internationally by online galleries. For Marion, art is a non-verbal means of expression, a therapy that allows one to connect with one's deep emotions, which she strives to transmit to her students with enthusiasm and kindness.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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My sources of inspiration
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U2
Know These Concepts Before You Start Linocutting
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Discovery of linocutting
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Tools and materials
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Ways to get one or more colors
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Getting started with the tool
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U3
Project creation
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Inspiration and project outline
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The hollow 1
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The hollow 2
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Inking and printing 1
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Inking and printing 2
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Cleaning tools
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U4
To go further
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Ornamentation
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Variations of your print
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Linocut Printing: Create Poetic Prints
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