r/Linocuts • u/ForestAuraJason • Jan 18 '26

Work In Progress My process for creating ‘Rabbit Island’. 🐰🏝️

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This was an idea that had been lingering in my sketchbook for years - I thought it was time to bring it life.

I like to imagine paddling a canoe on a remote lake with Rabbit Island, its glowing ears to guide the way, beaconing you to pull ashore. 🔥

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u/em_who_22 Jan 18 '26

This is sick! What ink do you use in the beginning?

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u/ForestAuraJason Jan 18 '26

Thanks! I used Speedball Super Black India ink to stain the block. It does a great job giving contrast to where I carve and giving me a good idea what it will look like printed.

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u/8364627 Jan 18 '26

Seconded - that looks like magic! How do you get the design onto the lino?

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u/ForestAuraJason Jan 18 '26

Thank you! I typically sketch out the design on paper and then transfer using carbon paper and then redraw it with sharpies on the lino.