Linocut Printmaking Process
1.Draw it.
I begin with an idea. I then sketch my idea on to a linoleum block, often with pencil, and then permanent marker.
2. Carve it.
After my drawing is completed, I use various shaped carving tools on the linoleum block. I keep the lines and texture I want to show up on the paper. I use the tools to remove the excess linoleum that isn’t part of the design.
3. Ink it.
When the design is set in linoleum, I use a brayer to roll oil based ink on the remaining linoleum parts of the block.
4. Print it.
When I’ve finished inking my linoleum block, I then dampen a piece of quality printmaking paper and lay it on top of my block. I then run the block and paper through my Richeson press to get a clean, crisp print. 
5. Paint it.
After printing is complete, I let the oil based ink dry for a week. When that is done, I use watercolor to paint the image on the paper. The brighter, the better.Framing
Moulding
The moulding I use has clean simple lines, keeping the overall effect contemporary. All frames are black. The moulding ranges from 1.25 inch to 1.5 inch, depending on what is on hand at the time.
Matting
I double mat my framed art. White matting on the top and black matting on the bottom. I include my signature, title, and the edition number, signed in pencil on the bottom.
Finishing
I finish the back of your framed piece with a dust cover to keep dust and dirt from deteriorating the art. The hardware for hanging won’t chew up your walls.