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Linocut

A linocut is a form of relief print in which the artist cuts lines and shapes from a sheet of linoleum. Ink rolled onto the block adheres only to the surface, skipping over the areas which have been cut away. To print, the artist places paper over the inked surface and applies pressure by hand or with a printing press, thereby transferring the image to the paper.

Linoleum has no grain, so the artist can easily carve a mark which is fluid and supple.

Compare linocuts to woodcuts.

Self PortraitTerry Svat
Image © Terry Svat. All rights reserved.
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Self Portrait

  • Artist: Terry Svat
  • Technique: mixed media
  • Edition: 1
  • Paper: chiri, kitakata, canvas
  • Print Size: 7 x 5
  • Frame Size: 7 x 5
  • Price: $300
  • Price Framed: $300
SurpriseTerry Svat
Image © Terry Svat. All rights reserved.
 Surprise

Surprise

  • Artist: Terry Svat
  • Technique: linocut
  • Edition: 2/5
  • Paper: Okawara
  • Print Size: N/A
  • Frame Size: N/A
  • Price: $250
  • Price Framed: $275
Refuge: Box 4Terry Svat
Image © Terry Svat. All rights reserved.
 Refuge: Box 4

Refuge: Box 4

  • Artist: Terry Svat
  • Technique: linocut, mixed media
  • Edition: 1
  • Paper: hmp
  • Print Size: 8 x 12
  • Frame Size: N/A
  • Price: $450
  • Price Framed: N/A
ReflectingEdward McCluney
Image © Edward McCluney. All rights reserved.
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Reflecting

  • Artist: Edward McCluney
  • Technique: linocut
  • Edition: 20
  • Paper: Tagleau
  • Print Size: 20 x 14
  • Frame Size:
  • Price: $300
  • Price Framed: $475
Three DancersEdward McCluney
Image © Edward McCluney. All rights reserved.
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Three Dancers

  • Artist: Edward McCluney
  • Technique: linocut
  • Edition: 20
  • Paper: Tableau
  • Print Size: 15 x 14
  • Frame Size:
  • Price: $300
  • Price Framed: $475
ErnestoEdward McCluney
Image © Edward McCluney. All rights reserved.
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Ernesto

  • Artist: Edward McCluney
  • Technique: linocut
  • Edition: 10
  • Paper: Rives BFK
  • Print Size: 12 x 9
  • Frame Size: 20 x 16
  • Price: $500
  • Price Framed: $600
Miracles and Madness: New Icons for a 20th Century Cathedral: Albert EinsteinTrudi Y. Ludwig
Image © Trudi Y. Ludwig. All rights reserved.
 "Miracles and Madness: New Icons for a 20th Century Cathedral: Albert Einstein" by Trudi Y. Ludwig

Miracles and Madness: New Icons for a 20th Century Cathedral: Albert Einstein

  • Artist: Trudi Y. Ludwig
  • Technique: linocut, hand coloring
  • Edition:
  • Paper: Rives BFK
  • Print Size: 15 x 4.5
  • Frame Size:
  • Price: $350
  • Price Framed:
Miracles and Madness: New Icons for a 20th Century Cathedral: Ryan WhiteTrudi Y. Ludwig
Image © Trudi Y. Ludwig. All rights reserved.
 "Miracles and Madness: New Icons for a 20th Century Cathedral: Ryan White" by Trudi Y. Ludwig

Miracles and Madness: New Icons for a 20th Century Cathedral: Ryan White

  • Artist: Trudi Y. Ludwig
  • Technique: linocut, hand coloring
  • Edition:
  • Paper: Rives BFK
  • Print Size: 15 x 4.5
  • Frame Size:
  • Price: $350
  • Price Framed:
Miracles and Madness: New Icons for a 20th Century Cathedral: Martin Luther KingTrudi Y. Ludwig
Image © Trudi Y. Ludwig. All rights reserved.
 "Miracles and Madness: New Icons for a 20th Century Cathedral: Martin Luther King" by Trudi Y. Ludwig

Miracles and Madness: New Icons for a 20th Century Cathedral: Martin Luther King

  • Artist: Trudi Y. Ludwig
  • Technique: linocut, hand coloring
  • Edition:
  • Paper: Rives BFK
  • Print Size: 15 x 4.5
  • Frame Size:
  • Price: $350
  • Price Framed:
Little Boy with FlowerLila Oliver Asher
Image © Lila Oliver Asher. All rights reserved.
 "Little Boy with Flower" by Lila Oliver Asher

Little Boy with Flower

  • Artist: Lila Oliver Asher
  • Technique: linocut
  • Edition: 50
  • Paper:
  • Print Size: 17 x 22
  • Frame Size:
  • Price: $400
  • Price Framed:
Crucifixion IILila Oliver Asher
Image © Lila Oliver Asher. All rights reserved.
 "Crucifixion II" by Lila Oliver Asher

Crucifixion II

  • Artist: Lila Oliver Asher
  • Technique: linocut
  • Edition: 50
  • Paper:
  • Print Size: 14 x 22
  • Frame Size:
  • Price: $400
  • Price Framed:
CarouselLila Oliver Asher
Image © Lila Oliver Asher. All rights reserved.
 "Carousel" by Lila Oliver Asher

Carousel

  • Artist: Lila Oliver Asher
  • Technique: linocut
  • Edition: 50
  • Paper:
  • Print Size: 19 x 23.5
  • Frame Size:
  • Price: $550
  • Price Framed:
Apartment HouseLila Oliver Asher
Image © Lila Oliver Asher. All rights reserved.
 "Apartment House" by Lila Oliver Asher

Apartment House

  • Artist: Lila Oliver Asher
  • Technique: linocut
  • Edition:
  • Paper:
  • Print Size: 24 x 19
  • Frame Size:
  • Price: $350
  • Price Framed:
Mother and Child VIILila Oliver Asher
Image © Lila Oliver Asher. All rights reserved.
 "Mother and Child VII" by Lila Oliver Asher

Mother and Child VII

  • Artist: Lila Oliver Asher
  • Technique: linocut
  • Edition: 50
  • Paper: Hosho
  • Print Size: 19 x 23
  • Frame Size:
  • Price: $450
  • Price Framed:
The Steel BandLila Oliver Asher
Image © Lila Oliver Asher. All rights reserved.
 "The Steel Band" by Lila Oliver Asher

The Steel Band

  • Artist: Lila Oliver Asher
  • Technique: linocut
  • Edition: 30
  • Paper:
  • Print Size: 24x18.5
  • Frame Size:
  • Price: $500
  • Price Framed:
Eve IILila Oliver Asher
Image © Lila Oliver Asher. All rights reserved.
 "Eve II" by Lila Oliver Asher

Eve II

  • Artist: Lila Oliver Asher
  • Technique: linocut
  • Edition: 50
  • Paper: Hosho
  • Print Size: 18 x 18
  • Frame Size:
  • Price: $350
  • Price Framed:
AfternoonLila Oliver Asher
Image © Lila Oliver Asher. All rights reserved.
 "Afternoon" by Lila Oliver Asher

Afternoon

  • Artist: Lila Oliver Asher
  • Technique: linocut
  • Edition: 35
  • Paper:
  • Print Size: 24 x 16
  • Frame Size:
  • Price: $500
  • Price Framed:
The Fuzzy SweaterLila Oliver Asher
Image © Lila Oliver Asher. All rights reserved.
 "The Fuzzy Sweater" by Lila Oliver Asher

The Fuzzy Sweater

  • Artist: Lila Oliver Asher
  • Technique: linocut
  • Edition:
  • Paper:
  • Print Size: 23x19
  • Frame Size:
  • Price: $375
  • Price Framed:
The GardenerLila Oliver Asher
Image © Lila Oliver Asher. All rights reserved.
 "The Gardener" by Lila Oliver Asher

The Gardener

  • Artist: Lila Oliver Asher
  • Technique: linocut
  • Edition: 50
  • Paper:
  • Print Size: 15x21
  • Frame Size:
  • Price: $375
  • Price Framed:
Young GirlsLila Oliver Asher
Image © Lila Oliver Asher. All rights reserved.
 "Young Girls" by Lila Oliver Asher

Young Girls

  • Artist: Lila Oliver Asher
  • Technique: mixed media relief
  • Edition:
  • Paper:
  • Print Size: 7.5 x 13.5
  • Frame Size:
  • Price: $375
  • Price Framed:
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