Woodblock printing or block printing is a technique for printing text, images or patterns used widely throughout East Asia and originating in China in antiquity as a method of printing on textiles and later paper. Each page or image is created by carving a wooden block to leave only some areas and lines at the original level; it is these that are inked and show in the print, in a relief printing process. Carving the blocks is skilled and laborious work, but a large number of impressions can then

Watercolor Woodblock Printing

Another beautiful woodblock print, this time by Vermont artist @_kevincross Kevin carved this block for BIG INK at A.P.E. Gallery in Northampton, MA. The artwork is printed using oil-based relief ink provided by @speedball_art This was Kevin’s second workshop with us. Carving and printing together is fun! Join us for an upcoming workshop. Register today by visiting the link in our bio. #biginkprints #bigink #woodblock #woodblockprint #apegallery #speedballart #legionpaper | BIG INK

Join us for an upcoming woodblock printing workshop! People of all skill levels are welcome to register. Learn more by visiting our profile link. This piece is carved by @donigerstudio whom we worked with @apearts in Northampton, MA. @speedball_art @legionpaper #woodblock #woodblockprint #biginkprints | BIG INK