Here’s the REAL reason why I stain my linoleum before I carve! 🤯
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Imagine saying "You're putting in effort to make your videos clearer and aesthetically pleasing" as an insult... I don't understand people.
Imagine phrasing it that way💀
Bro watched this whole short of her saying "dont take things that seriously " and still choose to be assmad about it
@@trashman11op is mad at other commenters I think you’re the one not understanding
@@2sacsorawkidneybeans272ew it spends too much time on reddit...
I laughed loud with "you want Attention with those colors" ... really😂😂😂😂 what? Its Just a Color
“You’re trying to get attention from the colours” I don’t think colours will ever pay attention, colours are often disobedient
I applaud the immense Dad Joke energy from your comment my fine fellow!
Jokes aside, it’s kinda true tbh lol
Indeed! Especially the blue ones…They can be so MOODY. 😉
My covid brain thought you were gonna say, "I don't think the colors will ever pay attention to the viewers" 💀
I find that red often has anger issues.
I teach highschool printmaking, I recommend this to all my students. The ones who don't do it, struggle making clear prints
i hated doing that project lol 😭
I had a lot of fun in that class. My teacher really liked me, but it's only because I was literally the only student in class actually doing the work. Incidentally, that teacher also showed me a bunch of various advanced pottery techniques that I remembered to this day and still use.
Exactly!!!
What class is this? Out of curiosity because it sounds like fun and high school courses are like some of the coolest shit when your picking something that interests you.
@@musicnightmare art class?
Same as painting. Doing underpainting not only helps keep your paintings vibrant but also helps the artist know which areas they've missed to add paint.
My old teacher told me it’s also because it coats the canvas and gets into the little cracks so that if you make a mistake on the first coat you can wipe it off easier
It also adds great depth if you're using a translucent or lower-pigment load paint. I do multimedia, and doing watercolor over a digitally painted & printed (then aggressively sealed lol) background looks 10× better than starting from white paper and building up. Starting without a background is still nice for things that need to look backlit or dreamy, of course, but I just really enjoy getting that extra dimension from having something underneath
this is literally a technique taught in college printmaking courses!! it's really helpful in my experience as well.
Yeah, why do people try and hate on it!?
Even if you're not taught this, it's like... Won't the contrast help with finding out if you've cleared off the right bits? 😅
Im litterally taking block printing rn and we do this too 💀
I was taught this in middle school art class
@@aneshacoleman3961 I’vr never heard something more cap than this
Art supplies are never wasted by using them.
This.
Exactly lol
Ikr, what’s the point of having them if you can’t use them?
Thank you for this ❤ im going to start repeating it to myself any time I’m afraid to “waste” my paints on a new project
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it's also something a lot of digital artists use when colouring ; it's easier to have a random colour layer on bottom so you can see what was missed when colouring smth in!
Yes! I always have a bottom layer that I randomly turn opposite neon colors so I can see where something is leaking through. The fact they even needed to ask is just from a place of jealousy I think, not logic!
absolutely!! I never color anything with a white canvas anymore, it always has to be a darker color (usually purple or blue), and once I'm done with the coloring I can change up the background accordingly!! :)
me and my absurdly vibrant green bottom layer on all of my drawings.
Who complains about getting to see pretty colors? Love your work!
Exactly. I think people who tell you that you should keep it gray r depressed
@@jmdenison I read that as "people who tell you that are gay and depressed" 😭
@@toadstalldrawsss lol. stronger reading glasses then! larger font settting?
@@jmdenison I think im just tired 😵💫
I can’t understand why a complete stranger would feel the need to criticize an artist who has OBVIOUSLY done this enough to have developed some tricks, perfected their method. The art you’re producing is gorgeous. ❤
I mean, plenty of mediocre people are like that because it's easier to tear down anyone and everyone around them than working on themselves.
Well, easier to them at least.
Imagine spending your time looking for flaws in others, while doing absolutely nothing positive for anyone ever...
People like that feel comfortable behind their screens saying things on the internet that they never would in real life. It makes them feel good to act an ass with no perceived consequences because it probably happens to them on a regular basis. I tend to ignore it and just let them be stupid all by themselves.
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I can't imagine people saying that crap think their option matters! I would literally do the same thing and though to was brilliant she did that. Makes it easier to see what you carved. Some people are just born miserable and have to share it I guess 🤦🏻♀️
everyone on the internet (and the freeway) is a genius among fools
Makes complete sense. This color variation is why a lot of sold blocks have a thin layer of color that is bolder than the rest of the block.
Same thoughts. Plus, it just seems easier. I probably wouldn't figure it out until weeks into the hobby/skill or seeing content like this.
@@CosmicGardeneryeah I wish I did this when I made my first piece 😅
Yep, it's brilliant & such a great tip for people who don't like the material with two layers of color. (Like me. IMO it's too... rubbery? Slick? It just feels wrong. Maybe more brands are making two-layer now vs. when I formed that opinion tho. But I really prefer the texture of the type she's using.)
Yeah I wish I had known this when I was doing linocut prints 😅
I mean even if it isn't on purpose it is attention grabbing so at least it's working in their favour for social media purposes lol
They do this in medicine too! For instance, they will stain parts of your eye during eye surgery so they know what they're cutting!
Same technique applies here essentially!
New fear unlocked: color-stained eyes
Having done lino prints in the past, I actually think it's super smart. I would've saved myself a lot of very painful cuts and failed work if I'd thought to do this. Keep up the great work!
People who criticize this don’t know what they’re doing lmao. Literally most artists do this because it helps. I do digital art, and my canvas is always first layered with some sort of contrasting colour from the ones I intend to use so that I see what I’m colouring clearly.
Same
That’s usually sum that tricks the mind but it’s also used for rendering
I started using gray backgrounds for that reason, when I need to use white I can better see where I have layed down white and where is untouched, also adds a bit more contrast to skin tones, and then I can afterwards add the background in whatever I think fits best while keeping the same workflow for the subject
Also digital artist. Can confirm.
yeah plus it doesn't bleed into your eyes quite so much as white does, and also helps you pick out colors better
Even if it were just a step that you started doing with no other reason than “it kelps me get my head into it” it would be a legit reason. I can’t really fathom folks getting upset about someone’s process to make good work
I Like rolling Paint is good enough to me
FR why do some people feel the need to see something as "controversial" and require an explanation when it's the most harmless thing out there? it doesn't affect the art and it doesn't hurt anyone so why do people have an issue with it?
@@lexuswexus9631
People like being pissed off about anything, so if they deem it unworthy they’ll incessantly make fun of the process, person, literally any aspect they’ll try to make it seem as lesser.
Right? Like maybe she just likes to see it pink first. Idk the trolls these days are rabid with miserable hatred
🌊🌿🌊 Kelp XD
People will always complain about something. Don't listen to them, your art is beautiful keep doing what you love.
I started painting mine after seeing you do this because it absolutely makes it easier to see where you still need to carve!
Painting your lino a bright colour is such a good idea, I've been thinking, "why didn't I think of that!" It's a no-brainer. I'm going to do it. Thank you.
Hmmm
People are so miserable. You're doing amazing
I love this, it's so unfortunately true. People. Are. Miserable. And they want us to be miserable too.
I did a stamp making project on Highschool in printmaking class. (Too many people were in art, so there was no room.) We used similar techniques and tools to make them. I even carved out the other side of mine because I finished mine so quickly, because it was fun.
ONG THIS IS SO SMART!!!! I carved Lenolium at school and I kept finding streaks when I printed! It was so annoying!! If I ever do this I’ll have to try this method!
if they’re judging you for that, they’re not a printmaker lol
And just miserable ppl in general!! Imagine being mad at someone for having skills and utilizing them?!😂😒
@@MariaEODInstead of, "Neat tip, I'll try it," they're just pissy they didn't think of it. Of course, they could just try it and deny ever seeing someone else do it so they can feel superior. But no, they have to show the world how petty they are.
I'm a digital artist and my friend taught me that using a pink background helps a ton with eye strain. I used to have white or gray backgrounds but light pink with a maroon lineart is what helps me the most.
Who asked bro
I didn’t know this, thankfully I bought a pink mat for my projects
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I’ll give that a try!! I usually use light grey and do a blue or purple sketch, but I’ll try that out next time! (Especially because I love drawing late at night haha)
Thay makes perfect sense. It also makes it a lot more fun. Who doesn't like color?
Actually really smart. I tried to get into this type of art but it was super hard to get stamps I liked. I'll have to try this!
This is exactly why my printmaking professor taught us to do test prints early on in our works with colored ink. I would draw out my design in sharpie or pen and then once I carved out the lines, I ink it to make sure I have enough detail and don’t take too much away
Same for me!
Exactly what how our professor taught us in printmaking.
Self important fools - they would've really enjoyed university and learnt something too.
Girl u don’t even have to explain yourself, you did nothing wrong 💜
I love your work, it’s so pretty. I honestly just can’t even comprehend why some people insult others for “attention seeking” in reference to such tiny things.
one person I watch on tiktok makes stamps out of erasers sometimes and they always use a marker for this reason and its's nice to know this is useful in more then that
We use this technique with my middle school art students. It helps them visualize the positive and negative space. Super helpful technique!
It also helps which part is not properly carved yet.
I did this in school with my art teacher and my classmate
Um. So it's a technique for simple brains?
A relative on mine use to do this for Christmas cards 50 years ago. They would spend months of carving and stamping. Nice to know someone appreciates this lost talent.
i dont think lino print is exactly a lost art. it is like the first course me and plenty others have in art school
I was wondering what this was called. Lino prints.
lost? you learn this in school
A lot of people do this in high school art class!
It's kind of a standard art class activity to carve and hand print with these. Making handmade cards with your linocut isn't very common though.
i admire your patience because I'd have called them a dumbass in so many different ways
real
As someone who has difficulty focusing on things because of too many or too little colours, I think its an wesome idea to paint it first. It honestly helps me watch it and dont get overstimulated :3
I remember taking a print making class in high school, our teacher had us go through the whole process of drawing our design, transferring onto linoleum, and carving out the design. He purposely waited for a few to get frustrated from carving just to see if someone had the bright idea to paint the linoleum so we could better see the negative spaces so we knew what to carve😂
It’s such a simple & useful trick, I can’t believe she had to explain herself!
Jv
It's the same as adding basic pencil shading/color wash to certain parts of paintings before you even paint them. Yes, everything will be covered in layers of paint sooner or later. But the quick wash or shading on the base helps the painter get a better perspective on their vision. 👍✨
Neato. I didn't know about this artform.
This is one of the first things you learn when lino cutting. People who say this to you literally have no idea what they're talking about.
Exactly! Sometimes I forget to stain the block and it takes exactly one cut for me to realize I'm boned lol
So they're stupid AND ignorant? SMDH
I can see why. One of my college classmates didn't paint his before carving. Halfway through he noticed he was carving the wrong lines, and was making a negative of what he actually wanted...
Even if there wasn’t a purpose, it’s so fun to look at and satisfying to watch! Also I wish I could have done this in the printmaking class I took!!! That would have made things so much easier to see and visualize UGH
We did a short segment about stamps in art class and the teacher actually recommended we color the foam before carving for the exact same reason, it's just a lot easier to see where you've carved
Why do people call women attention seekers for the smallest reasons 😂 “you painted the lenonium, you’re attention seeking 😠” 🤣
✨ misogyny ✨
I don't even get why wanting attention for a business or service is considered... bad? Like.... who cares? Even if it wasn't for a business, why would you even post a video, a short, or anything on Tik Tok or whatever that isn't for seeking any amount of attention to yourself, your product, your brand, etc? Like what's the point even if you're not looking to get attention? It's okay to want/require attention.
It's not always women, but agreed.. I don't understand why people are calling artist attention seekers for the smallest reasons.
It's 99.9% of the time a confession disguised as an accusation.
The person who wrote that was 100% seeking attention.
Yeah and even then why is "attention seeking" even a bad thing?
I've only worked with linoleum once and I had such a hard time working with an entirely gray surface and thin black lines. This idea is so smart and makes me want to give it another try!
You should definitely give it another go! 🩷
You got this 🎉
Agreed! The few times I've worked with linoleum probably could've benefited with something that helps with seeing the lines better!
Oh I remember doing this in art class once when I was young! I don’t see any scars on your hand so you seem to have a better track record than I.
lol same I got rushed to urgent care at summer camp due to cutting myself
i wish my art teacher would have let me do that on my printmaking piece. i worked on it for abt 6 months due to only having 30 minutes on it per class, being completely new to it, and also having other assignments to do. and i had the most complicated one. actually won 3rd place from it. but it would have been so much more helpful
This was required practice in my high school art class. You had to create your design on paper, get it approved by the teacher, transfer it to your block, paint it with a thin paint, and *then* you could start carving. It was partly to teach attention to detail in a creative process, and partly to ensure students fully carved out their piece. I always assumed it was standard practice for most printmakers.
Yep I teach high school art and this is how we do it!
Yep we did this in middle school in the late 90’s and it was also a requirement for us too.
We didnt rlly get taught to do that for some reason in my art class in 9th grade and so, basically, just saying my linocut was screwed up would be an understatement…
It's actually a smart way of doing things
The same reason as to why people put lines or blobs or just flat out colour a surface on a piece of wood or metal when they're grinding it down, so they get to the appropriate parts and grind down what needed to be removed
I agree. ❤
This is also what's done by actual wood carvers. Today I watched a video about Thomas Bewick who drew and hand carved wood block engravings of local birds for his book in the 1700s who darkened the wood after stencilling it and then carving to distinguish the lines easier.
Yeah, this is standard and very helpful for basically every subtractive art process.
Honestly, I think that’s completely valid! It’s why I use hot pink or bright blue sketch pencils; contrast helps me see my lines better, cause while grey is great bones, it’s easy to miss details.
When I did lino art in secondary school/high school, and we used a ballpoint pen + just the lino by itself which was a struggle comparing it to this (staining it first). This technique would've made it so much easier imo, especially using a contrasting/just any colour against the grey.
Also lino art is really fun imo.
You don't have to explain your art to anyone. ITS YOUR ART. You are brilliant!
I’ve taken printmaking classes at a university from a very accomplished and experienced professor, and he always tells us to mark the linoleum like you have done; you have done nothing wrong or unnecessary
My printmaking class never taught us this I used to get so frustrated having to restart cause I messed up on my designs
It helps you to judge the depth you're carving. I feel like it's so obvious to anyone that has ever done it. The people commenting have never even attempted it
I made a stamp before and yours looks so good!
When I took printing classes it was explained that it makes it much easier to ensure that you've removed the material that you need to remove and you aren't going to have random spots getting inked and transferred to the final print, i will allllways paint the surface before I start carving
This is an incredibly common practise. I love backseat experts who haven't even as much as watched a single tutorial on the topic lol
@@crazydragy4233 tbf without context it seems like a pointless practice, but it makes sense once it's explained lol
@@andreamorey6645 I'm not sure it does but I've worked with my hands with material like that so I'm probably biased
@@andreamorey6645 Yeah but never in a million years would I _assume_ it's pointless and then start berating someone for that assumption out of nowhere
Could the reason people backseat this so much have something to do with how linoleum is presented to them in high-school art class? That's just my thought, because when I was taught to do this, we just worked on flat grey, hopes, and a prayer. Learning that you're supposed to do it with some kind of contrast makes my old art class feel kinda sad for some reason. Can you confirm?
As a lino print maker - you are 100% correct - our university professor taught this to Print Making students.
There's a few methods to cut accurately - this is my favourite for clear delineated cuts.
Ps. Self improvement fools crawl out from under a rock screaming BS. Clearly they haven't a clue.
I ty for posting on this bc I was wondering what it is called. Gonna have to check this out.
@@tashacherry1480
You will love it. It's calming and satisfying designing your print, the carving is a wonderful relaxing even mindful time. Then the print that's all yours!
Give at least 6 -10 prints before you see results, it takes practice to get it right.
I remember I was nervous and hated my work in the beginning because I compared myself to accomplished artists all the time.
Theu'd had years of experience, I'd had a couple of weeks.
Enjoy the process of becoming a printmaker.
It's a lovely journey of discovery and accomplishment.
Most satisfying to do and then see how good you are becoming.
👍❤️👍
@@tashacherry1480I came here to thank this person as well! So… Thank you so much for thanking them lol 😂 ❤😊
As someone who carved linoleum before this is so clever. I wish i thought of that. 😮
It makes perfect sense to me why you paint the linoleum. Learned this in art class in school.
People must have so much free time to be worrying about such ridiculous things. Your art looks great, and so does the pink. 💓
I mean people have the right to notice it and be curious/confused but just straight up insulting it is a whole ‘nother level 💀🖐🏽
i’ve been doing art projects with linoleum and honestly that seems helpful as hell. i work with gray linoleum too so i understand the struggle
I used to have a class where I used to do print making this one step would have made this so much easier thank you for doing this!
DUDE THIS IS SO HELPFUL BECAUSE FOR SOME REASON I ALWAYS FORGET BLOCKS ARE NEGATIVE
When I was a child, we had linoleum printing in art class. We painted the linoleum so we knew where we carved, because it makes it so much easier to see where we carved. I can't believe that you as an artist have to defend a technique that's so basic, it's taught in middle school.
You're amazing, don't let the haters get to you 😊
Te dejaban usar herramientas de corte cuando eras niño?
@bellasartestolima Mine let me
@@bellasartestolimawhy wouldn’t they? They were supervised by ADULTS. What a stupid comment
@@christinefigari9805 pregunté desde la inocencia, desde no saber. Vivo en un país donde no se enseña eso a los niños porque se considera peligroso en nuestro contexto. Tu hostilidad y grosería son totalmente innecesarios.
@@bellasartestolimaLol for real, that 0-to-100 rudeness was so out of left field. Thanks for sharing where you were coming from with that question anyways! That’s interesting to hear, & I feel like even some schools where I live might not let students use tools like that because classes are usually a BUNCH of students supervised by ONE ADULT (singular lol) & K-12 kids can be unruly
You're an artist. You don't owe anyone an explanation. Anyone who criticizes you doesn't deserve a response
The fact that they went straight to insults means that they think you're a professional that can just create things out of nothing without any planning or preparation. Dab on the haters all day they deserve it. Keep doing you
1. Beatiful art
2. That looks so satysfying
3. I understood nothing 🥲
4. BEATIFUL AND SO SATYSFYING ART ✨
Just keep doing what you're doing. The art community can be so loving and supportive but it also has a lot of toxic gatekeepers. If you enjoy your art and you have your own reason, that's all that matters.
as an artist, the artist community supports you, each artist has its own method which is one of the things that make them unique, you go queen
Really good idea
Yeah
That is your talent. You are the only one that knows how to work it to achieve the purpose.
Those types of people aren’t satisfied unless they are arguing about ANYTHING. Ugh. Idk if it’s done just to be pleasing colors or like she said, as a way to help her see it….its satisfying for me to watch and it can be helpful to someone that is an artist. ❤
You don't have to explain your process to anyone. You have an amazing talent. I don't care if you do this hanging upside down with mismatched socks... Your art, your method. LOVE your videos.❤
Mismatched socks are the best! Lol Totally second all of this ❤
If anything that'd make it more impressive
Makes perfect sense. I did a short course on linoleum printing. We didn’t paint the linoleum, and I really struggled to follow the lines, as I couldn’t see them. And the picture ended up with jerky uneven lines, with bits missing. I wish I’d known about the painting of the linoleum! ❤
You are so underrated. Your quality of video is awesome. I hope your videos will gain what you deserve. ❤
I have a depth perception issue, when we did this in middle school art class I was heartbroken mine came out so much worse than all my classmates despite being the "art kid", I wish people were more empathetic and I knew a method like this existed, humans are a truly terrible creature
In my art class, our teacher had us do that, so it’s an actual thing and you’re right
As an artist who hears another artist getting criticized for what you do I defend you for doing this cause honestly not only does this help but it also gives a nice little touch of extra creativity and I love it so much
Backpainting is a common technique for so many different art mediums. It's practical...
Like to see this pop up in my feed every once in a while
This makes so much sense, i usually do something similar when drawing digitally to not strain my eyes and see if any bright colors are outside the lines or something, and it just makes everything a lot easier to deal with
I remember watching a how-to of a digital cartoonist and after he was done with inking he used a plugin that filled all the shapes with random colours. This made it obvious what he had coloured and what he hadn't.
I’m a printmaker too and this makes absolute sense to me. Good idea!
I didn't even know this art existed. You're very talented 🖤
i don’t care what you do. i’m just obsessed with how this looks 😍
This does make it so much easier! when i carve, i go back over with a sharpie every so often to redefine my lines to help me see.
While I do not perform the craft, I appreciate the art. It's also really satisfying to watch the color change as it's carved.
Yes!!
What you were doing is absolutely commendable and your explanation is succinct and accurate. ❤👍❤️👍❤️ Very well done and your prints are wonderful and you are absolutely not an idiot!
I, personally, thought it was a brilliant and happy idea
you are right, even metal workers use blue dicom paint to help them see marked areas clearly. I'm a Silversmith iv always wanted to try this out.
It makes sense, also it seems really fun to color it, like who wants solid gray when you’re carving how many of them in one time frame
they are jealous, envious and bitter that you found an easier manner to make your print forms. Appreciate that others see what you do, yet limit themselves in growing and expanding as you have.
I actually think this is brilliant. I think you can see the contrast better when filling it out
It's called embossing. It's an art style. It creates shadows and visual effect. Don't let people cramp your style. Keep doing you, girl. I made one in an art class in college. It was a bird. Not as impressive as yours, I'm afraid. 😅
I'm sure it was just as great as hers :)
The fact that some people didn't understand the purpose is so crazy. People are dumb and rude. Keep doing the amazing work you do! Ignore stupid people who don't understand. They don't need an explanation. They can stay ignorant.
i was taught this in my printmaking classes. my linos came out so much better after utilizing this technique
Honestly makes so much sense, i remember carving linoleum in art class once and i wish we had painted it first. It didnt take alot of energy to pay closer attention, but in a art class with people hoping for "an easy A" it was mentally tiring.
This makes a lot of sense. I love printmaking and taught different ages, I could see this being really helpful to anyone young or an adult student- to 'see' what is cut away and what needs to remain each phase in cutting a block. People can get caught up in which areas remain to give you what you want to ink, not the reverse. Great idea!
That’s actually really smart. I wish I knew that sooner!😊
You keep doing what your soul tells you to do! That you want to do it is good enough reason to do it! When the internet is in a huff over a small thing like this, that means you’re listening to something not everyone can hear, and to me, that means you’re on the right track. There’s no need to justify it to anyone else. We are all desperately seeking connection to that quiet voice inside, so don’t let anyone disconnect you from that!
Excellent choice of music. This is how we chill from ‘93 ‘til
That's just beautiful, it has a slightly old style vibe to it that I dig.
I work on pink speedball mats and painting them is a huge help. It’s honestly so common sense idk how people are even confused about it
THE FACT THAT HE GOT A GOOD GRADE FROM IT😭🙏
I totally knew that was why you did it!
Also, there is no wrong way to do your art, it's yours. ❤
I can already tell you as someone who was made to do this during my art class in college lino is so difficult to tell when it's cut especially if it's fine details 😭 I've got trauma from that process
Fr, I painted beforehand and STILL left a few spot not carved deep enough. It left me tired, fingers all hurt from long hours of carving. It's also bc of procrastination but still, it hurts. Just black ink was good, the one left me in a nightmare was printing with colours...
I've always done this, and so have plenty of other people that do linocuts that I know. I thought its purpose would be quite obvious, especially if one is carving out a larger block over several sessions.
i immediately assumed it was so u can see clearer when u said the question in the beginning, i don't get how it wouldn't be obvious for others ngl
As a broke college student, I do that too. But instead I paint with some cheap colourful markers. It really helps especially with more detailed projects. I also do that to mark the parts that are already done so I don't have to investigate all around the piece trying to remember what I haven't done yet 👍