Lew Kotowicz

the illustrations can be characterised by the great balance between detail and simplicity. he lived to the age of 75. you can see his illustrations next to my print. 3/3

so he made art showing concentration camps after the war. this is also why he made an amazing scientific illustrator that were featured in a lot of prominent books in Poland. his art inspires others and serves as amazing references to this day. 2/3

to elaborate, he was a prisoner of Auschwitz. he wasn’t killed because his oppressors forced him to make their portraits and signs for the camp. but he also risked his life making portraits of other prisoners, some of which were secretly sent to their families. he had amazing visual memory 1/?

a relief print printed with grey ink on speckled brown paper showing a fire salamander. in the background, there are science illustrations of spotted salamanders

the print with a fire salamander was inspired by Władysław Siwek’s illustrations - amazing Polish scientific illustrator also known for documenting his time in concentration camp. if it wasn’t for his art, he wouldn’t have survived. after the war, he was making illustrations of animals. #printmaking

a relief print printed with dark grey ink on light brown speckled paper, representing a pomegranate branch with one fruit and one flower. there are three stars around the design. next to the print, there are two v gouges and one relief roulette.

untitled print with a pomegranate #printmaking

a relief print on recycled paper showing a melted lit candle in 19 century candle holder. there’s a black beetle flying towards the flame.

small postcard just for fun
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thank you!

thank you!

person holding a linocut print made in realistic style showing a branch of pomegranate tree. there are three fruit carved with dotted texture and an european goldfinch sitting on the branch to the right side. behind the print, there are pink rhododendron flowers

“Szczygieł na gałęzi granatowca” prints

it’s a block i carved two years ago as a part of a small birds of fruit trees series, but printed only recently. i like the textures used, especially on the bird #printmaking

a linocut print printed with black ink on shimmery pale green paper, showing intertwined branches of pomegranate tree (with fruit and flowers) and olive tree (with fruit). there is a v gouge carving tool and relief roulette next to the print

a closeup of linocut print printed on shimmery pale green paper showing a pomegranate, made with soft roulette textures

a closeup of linocut print printed on shimmery pale green paper showing a branches, leaves and pomegranate flower

“Ogród” prints #printmaking #linocut

two rolls with carving tools and chisels. one is made with golden clouds pattern on navy fabric and teal canvas lining and another is made with red, orange and navy plaid pattern fabric and teal canvas lining.

two tool rolls i made over the weekend

two carved linocut blocks with a mouse eating a bone and mountains, tall tower and clouds in the background. around the blocks are arranged two carving tools and a relief roulette

blocks for my “Popiel” print made for the Fable Exchange organised by Grace Eve @grackky.bsky.social

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can you add me please? :)

it’s Matthieu Coulanges’ relief roulette!

my cat Bachus, carved block #printmaking

a linocut print of a curious black and white cat stepping on fresh prints and inky impressions on the floor. on the print, there is a glass slab, brayer and block. next to the print is a sleeping cat represented on the print, the block and two carving tools

a linocut print of a curious black and white cat stepping on fresh prints and inky impressions on the floor. on the print, there is a glass slab, brayer and block.

a linocut print of a curious black and white cat stepping on fresh prints and inky impressions on the floor. on the print, there is a glass slab, brayer and block to. next to the print is a sleeping cat represented on the print, the block and two carving tools

łapy precz!/get your paws away!

a small print i made for a local “Linocut” themed competition

probably a lot printmakers with home studios can relate to your cats trying to mess with your prints

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it’s not a good platform for artists, really :(

i actually don’t use lino, but homogenous PVC flooring, mostly Tarkett brand. it holds more detail than traditional lino and can get some offcuts for free from flooring stores

thank you! i made it using a relief roulette, i like soft textures you can achieve with it

hey :) i’ve sent you DM few days ago but i’m not sure if it went through

lovely! how did you achieve this inking effect on the flowers?

the puppy print is so adorable! but they’re all great

beautiful designs 🐅

looks great!

group of prints with tiger sitting in front of fire, colours are in gradient from magenta, through orange to yellow. tiger is looking to the left, there is a white star-like shape behind its head.

prints arranged with two linocut blocks and carving tools

two prints next to each other on white background

my “Płomień” prints. linocut, 2 layers, wet on wet technique. made for Critters, Cryptids and Creatures Exchange 2024
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lovely colour palette!

photo of few linocut prints showing same image. black ink on white-golden paper, big cheetah on the right licking a cheetah cub

photo of few linocut prints showing same image. black ink on white-golden paper, big cheetah on the right licking a cheetah cub.

my “Czułość” prints made for Cultivation and Collection 2024 Print Exchange