Crossbill: Reduction Linocut Step by Step

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7 жыл бұрын

Yo! Welcome to my first video :) In this video you'll see my process of making Crossbill, a 3-layer reduction linocut print (aka suicide print) of a bird skeleton. I'll be talking about the relief printing technique, the tools I'm using, and the inspiration behind the print.
* I post a lot more behind-the-scene stuff on Instagram:
/ ttyr
* You can purchase this limited edition print on
gantian.art/shop-linocuts
I'm Tian Gan, a printmaker and graphic designer based in Stockholm, Sweden.
Portfolio & shop:
www.gantian.art/
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Music Credits:
Ice Cold by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
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@f.d.6667 Жыл бұрын

It's been ages since I have done a print myself but *this video must be one of the most professional lino printing vids on YT!* Bonus points for awesome drawing skills, the use of the Ternes-Burton system and for mentioning that being able to hone your tools is an essential skill when doing block printing! Also, I will add "peel porn" to my vocabulary... Addendum: extra points for using "real" ink (and not the lifeless water-based goop that people seem to like these days)! ... oh, and a solid carbide burr (the ones that are used for the clean-up of weld beads) works great in a rotary tool and can be cleaned with a fine steel brush w/o getting dull! You can also use a flexible axle... less strain on the wrists and easier to control...

@eggplantglue7433 4 жыл бұрын

i fell asleep watching linocuts and woke up to this playing, by far the most fun ive had watching one of them, thank you for taking the time to film and edit this!

@LongHaulFitness 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning and so much attention to detail and patience. I’m in awe and can’t wait to get more work done myself. I’ve been practicing and I’m ready to make more designs of my own now. Your work is gorgeous!

@fangzhi_zhao 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect demonstration on reduction printing. The final piece is stunning

@paulrose7160 5 жыл бұрын

Really impressive quality linocutting taken to an art form I've dabbled without a clearcut procedure but after watching you this takes the linocut to another level thankyou

@terryreid2959 7 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Glad to see demonstration of tool sharpening and the registration method. Love the glass idea for printing. Always learning. I'm 77 and loving my linocut hobby.

@withloveandlighthandboundb2819 Жыл бұрын

This is really brilliant. Thanks for taking us through the stages, fascinating to watch.

@spageeti2691 4 жыл бұрын

bein a teen who just got into linocuts and prints, this was super interesting to see a recorded process!! makes me super excited to try doin the reduction process instead of multiple blocks instead!

@CameraEd1 6 жыл бұрын

That was straight up awesome. Excellent work.

@CAZZIEK321 Жыл бұрын

I’m so relieved you said it took a month, I thought I was doing something wrong with mine as I’m pressing the print for what feels like forever. Beautiful work.

@pheenix42 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see registration pins still being used. Learned about them in a printing class some 30 years ago.

@noapology88 5 жыл бұрын

Very impressive, thanks for sharing this. I like the idea of the registration pins. I thought about making my own pins, but after checking their website & seeing how cheap they are, I'll just buy them. Thanks again!

@crearam 6 жыл бұрын

Ma'am, you are awesome. No words or phrases enough to praise your work. If VO was your own very crystal. Great job indeed, may the lord be with you.

@Madhibiki 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly, the second layer was frankly the most astonishing and the most sexiest of the 3 Great color choise / sweeps and great feeling.

@sherrychanin6181 3 жыл бұрын

Loved your explanation and the sharing of information about baby wipes (wondered how you clean up edges you don't want printed), and your registration process. Loved the different colours of nail polish too! Fun.

@nickdunbar2967 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely work and very generous of you to share your techniques.

@1stwatch135 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent narration, and a sensational print. Thank you for sharing your work. I learned something new. Well done Tian Gan.

@dawnarobertson9577 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding work. I am amazed at the quality of the print without using a press.

@NoyumiAo 6 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous, awesome work. Carving out those half tones circles were DEDICATION

@annieg246 Ай бұрын

Super professional video for your first one!! Great print.

@rickvangunten4800 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent first video. Interesting print. Looking forward to seeing more.Thanks for sharing

@lenanana8 Жыл бұрын

Your crossbill skeleton is crazy detailed, wow. I can only dream to be able to draw that well and accurately, let alone carve a lino print of it.

@lisas7698 6 жыл бұрын

I love this! Absolutely beautiful print!

@bulpunkbot4561 5 жыл бұрын

i tend to keep all my matrix (mold). one mold for each layer. That way i can reprint it when i want. Great job!

@Colourshift2 6 жыл бұрын

Your first video? Very impressive. And love the print! Thanks!

@rogermari7489 5 жыл бұрын

The print is beyond excellent, congratulations! The video Rocks, I wish can do videos like yours. Thanks I learn a lot!

@AdrianGrim 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! I love your design and process!

@bearlytraincot4131 4 жыл бұрын

This is the second or third time I've watched this video - mad respect!

@woogiegammon 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Go, Tian! Fantastic work and video :)

@ermcm3 Жыл бұрын

This is really cool. I just started playing with linocut and I found this video really interesting and helpful. And the final artwork is beautiful!

@plumlineltd7585 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic print! love the design. the gradient dots are a cool touch.

@maxb7992 4 жыл бұрын

This was such a delightful and informative video! Thanks for sharing!

@HeiderosesPhotograph 2 жыл бұрын

THIS IS STUNNING.....YOU PRINTMAKERS ARE TOTALLY AMAZING :)

@cliffleach350 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that's a brilliant linocut and a really good and clear video on how to do multi-colour/layer - thanks

@marlenekluper428 5 жыл бұрын

You are are amazing artist, and to figure out the computer/camera stuff is way beyond me. Great Job. Nothing can stop you from getting where you want to go in life!

@ttyrtube 5 жыл бұрын

That's incredibly sweet. Thank you!

@paulleeming5733 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Tian - a lovely lino print. Keep it up. Cheers Paul.

@radharcanna 6 жыл бұрын

A beautiful linocut and great video editing!

@olessyacv2092 6 жыл бұрын

Very impressive your work is very clean and I respect that, the technique is good and it is a pleasure to see your video, good luck and I hope you upload more videos.

@ttyrtube 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MissCroft09 3 жыл бұрын

This is so good, I love it! Could watch videos like this the whole day :D

@RaminTork 6 жыл бұрын

Both the work (prints) and the video were excellent.

@alexjrassic1815 6 жыл бұрын

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SO MUCH

@BronBlamo 4 жыл бұрын

killer breakdown of the process! thanks!

@SuzanneLegault 6 ай бұрын

Great video and gorgeous print and design!

@TurdusConcept 6 жыл бұрын

"Death star the beginning" made my day! LOL Thank you for an awesome video! You're very talented :)

@guymcpumkinface1793 6 жыл бұрын

awesome stuff! from the way it was made i couldn't tell it was your first video ! :D keep going thumbs up !!!!

@radharcanna 5 жыл бұрын

A fantastic print and very professional video.

@brutus8123 6 жыл бұрын

Came out beautiful!

@37rg 6 жыл бұрын

amazing and inspiring, nice tip on the power tool :) the print is great

@snells-window 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work...really enjoyed the whole process

@taksu.studio9570 6 жыл бұрын

first good one i have seen yet.good stuff that 3 color print version

@lauraahn1605 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to meet you Tian Gan, from South Korea, and Thank you for your good video :)

@cheekymonkeyali 6 жыл бұрын

fantastic work and a great example

@hopeundead9334 5 жыл бұрын

I loved this video and your personality!

@BallsDeepProduction 4 жыл бұрын

This was awesome, nice work on the video! ive been doing series of blocks in different stages but haven't made an attempt to layer them. I also love birds.

@marcushislop1165 4 жыл бұрын

Superb work. I shall be keeping an eye on you and probably stealing all your good ideas. Keep it up. Mx

@stevenewbank 6 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your first video. Well done

@DvidTheGnome 6 жыл бұрын

gorgeous work

@Thiscouldbeyou 4 жыл бұрын

This was so cool! You could try using a wood plane or a shoulder plane to trim the dots. I haven't done it myself, but I think it would work. Thanks for posting this!

@johnnyesleo Жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

@noartifacts1983 Жыл бұрын

You are the best . Please do more videos!

@jeffclaassen 5 жыл бұрын

Wow...awesome work!

@jayashreegeorge7386 2 жыл бұрын

I love your work!! Thank you!

@hallissoncabral9517 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible :)

@rebeccawong1 3 жыл бұрын

Magnificent 👍🏻

@rayasmuralista2626 6 жыл бұрын

i need more videos please :) you are amazing!

@cw4608 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you are well. I would love to see more of your work.

@chronicfish 6 жыл бұрын

simply DEVINE

@blankettheif 3 жыл бұрын

I am also starting a printmaking and art channel like yours, very best of luck to you!! 👍 Your work is really very neat xx

@greatzwentibold7157 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing, amazing art work

@jocliff7387 2 жыл бұрын

Great print and video..many thanks

@jillc2700 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing print! This video has me missing printmaking class. :-)

@linthamdesigns 5 жыл бұрын

Great print , loved the video, please make more videos

@FleurBroes 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing job! Waw!

@suhengshi340 7 жыл бұрын

太帅了啊!!!背景音乐也很搭!!!讲解就不说了。我觉得我的梦要成真了。

@ttyrtube 7 жыл бұрын

谢谢！！！继续努力~

@Wendigosh 3 жыл бұрын

so inspiring!

@UstheBear 5 жыл бұрын

Wow great work

@redmax11 5 жыл бұрын

i have an idea, try cleaning the dots and cover them with paper so you can cover just the subject with paint good job tian gan, your work is inspiring

@erickv3850 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome process

@Freundinnen100 5 жыл бұрын

Thats really sad, you cant reproduce this awesome masterpiece. No other color experiments :( It looks so amazing

@benb3316 4 жыл бұрын

Traditionally they are supposed to be limited As far as putting them in galleries, selling them in such manner, etc. Artist has to sign them with a # + how many ( 234/1000) or they aren't "Legalized" and its bad news. Have been issues/lawsuits etc. with artists who died and their kids or other relatives made "New" prints with stuff they found. Art teacher didn't tell us direct but said "Many artists just take a knife/saw across the Linoleum once done with the print run..." However, if you aren't a "Fine Artiste" who's uncle owns the local gallery and are a true "Outsider"/"Indie" and you carve them out to make a promo poster for your favorite (or better PAYING) goth punk band - well SAVE the thing. Leave blanks to fill in with like cut out computer print or different stamps so "Drakulaz Codpiece" can be across town this week, different prices, etc. and people collect different versions. Then when (IF) they get big instant batches of materials to print/have scanned for the record company. And the original will later be worth quite a bit to uber-fans of the band.

@romeredubost6971 3 жыл бұрын

Fanta artwork and instructions...keep using that Drexel tool, it’s a great idea for fast removal.

@LEELEUX 5 жыл бұрын

Loved thissss

@mariamanolaros8339 5 жыл бұрын

Love this video great job

@blankettheif 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👏👏👏💕

@maksymushka 3 жыл бұрын

Incredibly informative!! Thank you so much for showing us your process! Your work is beautiful.

@mouthwashjones6400 Жыл бұрын

Hay hay, do you still make content? This was really edicational and making my own reduction print for the first time, its reassuring to see other print makers on the art community

@BengtRosini13 2 жыл бұрын

With the dremel, I'd say high speed cutting bits and engraving bur's would work well for you.

@holliesteil8214 4 жыл бұрын

This print was fantastic! I hope you will produce more videos! Your drawing was wonderful!!!!Where did you get the items you taped to your paper to make sure the printing between layers consistent?

@steverigby1857 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@pacificYO 4 жыл бұрын

This is so good for a first video! Do you have any tips on inking the linoleum? I always end up with either too much or too little ink and it doesn’t bring out the details.

@nzkaka8293 2 жыл бұрын

I can't believe how often you are carving towards your fingers!

@dodge10P1N Жыл бұрын

How do you get the little registration holes on the individual papers to be in the same spot?

@CarlosCanalesNieto 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@butchjohnson9736 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant design! But since you put so much effort into it, wouldn't it have been advisable to use different plates for each color so that you can reproduce? One mistake in the printing process and everything is lost! I'm also wondering whether the Dremel is helpful. You just use it to get rid of the background, is it possible to use it to actually carve lines? Really great print!