In linoleum cut there is no going back. Each line must be cut with confidence and presence of mind. To do that, you must focus on the act of cutting itself. Feel the resistance of the linoleum to your blade. Feel your drawing coming to life.
Often, I will cut entire pieces of lino and realize that my mind had wandered, yielding unsatisfactory results. In these cases I always do the cut over, and feel stronger connection the second time through.
There is joy in printmaking, there is joy in making prints. The art happens as you cut. The print that comes later is but a shadow of the art-making experience.
1 comments:
Beautifully put! I'm taking the leap into the world of linos with the new year. Just received my supplies in the mail. So excited.
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