Nature Imprinted: A Complete Guide to Lino Printing, with 10 Nature-Inspired Designs

Printmaker Spink introduces readers to linocut printing, which involves carving designs onto linoleum blocks. In the introduction, Spink gives a short history of this type of printmaking, praises its simplicity and versatility, and discusses its affordability. The book provides a list of required materials—cutting and print surfaces, ink brayers, and more—and explains what each one does, the pros and cons of different options, their ease of use, and the quality of their finished products. Spink also gives beginners advice for scaling up tools once they have gained experience, troubleshooting tips, and encouragement. The 10 printmaking projects emphasize the juxtaposition of light and dark design elements, and they progress from simple shapes to more detailed, complex compositions, guiding readers through the steps to manipulate photos to linocut and identify shadows and highlights. The book offers templates, but readers can choose a photograph or sketch of their own to use as a reference image.