Printed Works on Paper

My mum made etching prints, lino prints and there was a contagious affection for the idea of being able to produce multiples and hand colour each one to make them different and appealing. Up until recently I had made prints from lino cut and processed them by hand with a baren or the back of a spoon to provide the pressure and gain the print. This was quite satisfying until I was lucky enough to attend a workshop locally (well, 120 kilometres away) where a printing group showed me the delight of a printing press. It seemed quite magical and I think I was one of the few there who squealed with delight at each print rolling out. 

My mum made etching prints, lino prints and there was a contagious affection for the idea of being able to produce multiples and hand colour each one to make them different and appealing. Up until recently I had made prints from lino cut and processed them by hand with a baren or the back of a spoon to provide the pressure and gain the print. This was quite satisfying until I was lucky enough to attend a workshop locally (well, 120 kilometres away) where a printing group showed me the delight of a printing press. It seemed quite magical and I think I was one of the few there who squealed with delight at each print rolling out.