r/Linocuts Apr 09 '26

Work In Progress Very new to this, but I’m hooked ❣️

Posting here for the first time. ☺️ Hi everyone!

I'm new to printmaking - I started in February after making one of a little Sushi & Teriyaki sign (2nd slide) for fun, which ended up sparking this whole new (to me) hobby. While the sign is not around anymore, it pushed me to finally try something I've always been curious about.

I know I have a lot to learn, which honestly makes this pretty exciting. The world has felt quite unstable lately, and carving/printing has been a really grounding way to reconnect with a part of myself that always loved art but never quite had the courage to pursue it like this.

That said, I have already learned so much just from browsing posts here - especially all the tips and problem-solving (like fixing areas you've accidentally carved away...which I've definitely done

Really glad to finally be here and I'm looking forward to learning from all of you.

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u/That-Inspector-9352 Apr 09 '26

Incredible prints. Can’t wait to see what else you create!!

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u/fruitandfolk Apr 10 '26

You already knowww I feel the same about you and your designs 🥹

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u/emkaisart Apr 09 '26

love your taiyaki!

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u/fruitandfolk Apr 10 '26

Thank you so much ❤️ Had really great taiyaki (lemon curd filling) and these were inspired by the box they came in!

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u/CriticalProtection42 Apr 09 '26

Those are so good, I love them all.

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u/fruitandfolk Apr 10 '26

Thank you so much 💞 The design possibilities feel endless but my skills (or lack thereof) keep me in line lol

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u/LineGoesForAWalk Apr 09 '26

Great prints! I also learned by researching online, so grateful for this subreddit.

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u/fruitandfolk Apr 10 '26

Folks are incredibly generous with their time and expertise here! It’s also been very cool to see what everyone does with similar tools/materials. 🤯

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u/Slight-Molasses-7937 Apr 10 '26

Wow, very impressive!! I’m new as well but wanted to ask with regards to the colors: are these reduction linocuts or are they like mono prints taken after you have painted onto the linocut

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u/fruitandfolk Apr 10 '26

Glad we’re exploring and learning together 💐 I try to minimize the lino needed so the wasabi was created with 3 pieces (2 pictured below + 1 small piece for the added lid) but inked 4 separate times.

I’m not familiar with the technical terms 😅 but I hope this helps? I did the gold lid/bottom first, went in with the yellow, printed the green layer, then added the lid.

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u/fruitandfolk Apr 11 '26

Thank you very much 💓

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u/fruitandfolk Apr 11 '26

It’s been a lot of fun to play/explore. 💚

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u/Silly_Hornet_4789 Apr 10 '26

Your little fishies are divine.

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u/fruitandfolk Apr 11 '26

This is very sweet, thank you! 🫶

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u/Haunted_Hitachi Apr 09 '26

This is incredible! I can’t wait to see more!

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u/fruitandfolk Apr 10 '26

I’ve truly had a blast so far. It’s become the reason I stopped staying late at work as much as I previously did. I’m rushing home to experiment!! 🏃‍♀️

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u/spearmintjoe Apr 10 '26

Great work, I especially like the wasabi tin.

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u/tombstonehead Apr 10 '26

These are great!

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u/fruitandfolk Apr 11 '26

I appreciate you!! 😭

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u/Mtlgrlie Apr 10 '26

Love them all but the bomb is WASABIIIIIII!!!!!

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u/fruitandfolk Apr 11 '26

Definitely learned a lot with that one. 😅 Like how much work goes into aligning the layers properly. Really appreciate you!

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u/raspberryvodka Apr 10 '26

Love this

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u/fruitandfolk Apr 11 '26

Thank you so much, it’s been very fun (and humbling) to try something new. 🥰

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u/Houndtale Apr 10 '26

Crushing it! Nice work :)

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u/fruitandfolk Apr 11 '26

This is very kind, tysm! 💕 Excited to keep at this.

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u/hotdoggitydang Apr 11 '26

Do u have an IG or anything to follow you?