Rachel Appleby is an artist based in Nottingham, England (which, in our broad interpretation of the North, totally counts as up North) who specialises in Linoprint. After posting a video printing one of her prints, Seaside Escape, we spoke about her process and working with Linoprint.
What is your process for creating a new link print?
My process starts off with gathering inspiration, sketching out some rough ideas and thinking about colour and how it can best be used through lino. A lot of the time I design as I go and don't stick to a strict plan. Once I have a rough idea, I will transfer this to the lino block (back to front) and start to carve. Depending on how many colours/layers I'm doing, I will begin to print using my press.
What I love most about lino is the stylised quality you can achieve in your prints
What is it about Lino prints that you enjoy working with?
What I love most about lino is the stylised quality you can achieve in your prints. I like the solid layers of colour and the way you can build up layers gradually.
What are the challenges of working with Lino print?
I would say the main challenges are achieving perfect prints each time when there are so many factors against you. These include inky smudges, misregistration, uneven ink coverage etc... but in some ways, these are the things that make your print original, unique and handmade!
How does creating a Lino print in as many as five colours affect your process?
The more colours you use in your print, the more perplexing it can be! It is always best to start from light to dark if creating a reduction print with multiple colours. It is also a good idea to dry each colour layer well before adding the next (I am usually much too eager!)
You can follow Rachel and see some of the fantastic prints on her store by clicking the links below.
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