Monthly archive: December 2011

Linocut starter kit available now on Etsy

My linocut starter kit is now available to buy from my online linocutboy etsy shop. This linocut starter kit is perfect for anyone who wants to have a go at carving and printing their own linocuts. The kit contains a set of six linocutter tools, a tube of ink, an ink roller (brayer) and five […]

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Thomas Shahan woodcut/linocut technique video

This is a lovely little video by the very talented Thomas Shahan, who I came across through flickr. His woodcuts and linocuts are deeply rooted in printmaking tradition and here he talks a little bit about his influences including Durer and Holbein. He also shows his carving and printing technique. He mainly uses mdf but […]

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Etsy Linocut Christmas Gifts

Here are my top five linocut-related Christmas gifts from Etsy. Enjoy! A jar for keeping bicycles in by Zach Medler Lino Richie by John Scarratt – need I say more? Isleofprinting‘s ass-whipping print Gutenberg sartorialism from Monkey-Rope Press Lobster apron by Belette Print

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BIG ASS Linocuts Opening at High Roller Society, London

The opening of BIG ASS Linocuts and Linomations was a couple of nights ago. It’s an exhibition I’ve curated of boundary-pushing large scale linocuts and animations. Here are a few photos from the private view. The exhibition runs at High Roller Society until 15th January 2012. Read this previous blog post for more info

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Linocutboy exhibition at Fort’s in Margate

I’ve got a few prints in my new favourite hang-out, Fort’s Cafe in Margate. Last night we had a little opening and I ran a free linocut Christmas card workshop which was very popular. I had to kick the last people out at 10pm because they didn’t want to leave! Here’s a few pics from […]

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Swoon Exhibition at Black Rat Projects

I just visited New York street artist Swoon‘s new exhibition at Black Rat Projects in Shoreditch, East London. It was quite hard to find, the entrance being tucked away up an unmarked alley next to Cargo nightclub. You have to ring a number to get let in, so don’t forget your phone! Inside is a […]

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Linocut tools set available from Etsy

I’ve finally found another supplier for these linocutters. This set of tools is perfect for a beginner and includes 2 x ‘V’ gouges and 4 x ‘U’ gouges of various sizes. Ideal for linocut or woodcut, they are very sharp and are the best I have found for this price range. These linocutting tools are […]

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BIG ASS Linocut exhibition at High Roller Society in London

BIG ASS Linocuts and Linomations is an exhibition of large-scale prints and animation which I have curated. In October 2011 it was exhibited at the Pie Factory in Margate as part of Pushing Print festival and now it is coming to High Roller Society in London. The exhibition features some of my favourite linocut artists […]

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