This week I had my first critique for the first big print project in my relief and intaglio class. The theme was the broad idea of “every day,” so I went a little more abstract and chose to design a print that featured not necessarily something I use every day, but something I think about. Since I’m from southern California, I associate home with the beach, so I used that as starting inspiration for my print. Here’s some pictures of my process!
My preliminary thumbnail sketch
Transferred the HUGE piece of linoleum, started carving!
Done carving, inking now!
All inked!
My final 26.5×15 inch print!
I’m pretty happy with how this turned out, though it was certainly a challenge working at such a large size. This print, along with all the others in my class, will be put on display in the library this week!