Reduction Printing Explained Visually

Image | August 16, 2017August 14, 2017 | Nathan Yergler

In a reduction print, the same block is carved, inked, and printed multiple times. Each time, more of the block is carved away, reducing the amount that can print. — Reduction Printmaking explained visually.

I’ve been experimenting with taking notes and explaining things to myself visually using Paper. Still thinking about my time at Constellation Studios, I tried to draw a simple three-pass reduction print to demonstrate how what you carve away “reveals” the color underneath.

Image | July 26, 2017July 26, 2017 | Nathan Yergler

Jorge knows reading is fundamental.

Torino

Image | July 23, 2017 | Nathan Yergler

I printed my last practice print yesterday before heading to Lincoln. I had this drawn on the plate for the better part of a year, based on a photo from one of my trips to Torino for Creative Commons years ago. Friday evening I sat down and started carving; yesterday afternoon I printed it. 8″ x 10″ on Pescia.

Red Rocks III

Image | July 16, 2017July 18, 2017 | Nathan Yergler

Spent the afternoon in the studio yesterday, carving and printing my third Red Rocks print. I’ve been trying to get practice in with my new tools and this piece definitely provided that. I learned a lot from making it; on to the next exercise.