Animal Lino Print Inspired by Samantha Curcio
Students are introduced to lino cutting and relief printmaking by creating a bold, simplified design inspired by Samantha Curcio. They learn to translate drawings into printable compositions through positive and negative space, while developing skills in carving, inking and printing and exploring how line, shape and colour create visual impact.
Materials
- Easy cut lino tiles
- Lino cutting tools (V and U gouges)
- Safety / bench hooks
- Block printing ink
- Brayers and Barens
- Perspex palette
- Palette knives or spatulas
- Cartridge paper (approx. 120gsm)
- Tracing Paper (optional)
What you'll need
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![Back view of a Mastercut Print Lino Round block on a white background with product label attached. The dark grey circular lino surface appears smooth and uncarved, showing the full round shape and thickness. Clean studio lighting highlights the flat surface ready for carving and printing.]()
![Back view of a Mastercut Print Lino Round block on a white background with product label attached. The dark grey circular lino surface appears smooth, flat and uncarved. Clean round format clearly shows the full size and thickness of the lino block.]()
![Back view of a Mastercut Print Lino Round block on a white background with product label attached. The dark grey circular lino surface appears smooth, flat and uncarved. Clean round format clearly shows the full size and thickness of the lino block.]()
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![Round black jar with white screw-top lid containing EC Block Printing Ink in black, 250mL. White label displays blue decorative fish print design, product name in blue text, and icons indicating Made in Australia, Non-Toxic, and Age 3+ suitability.]()
![White plastic tub of EC Block Printing Ink showing "250ML WHITE" on the label. The packaging features a decorative blue fish print design, "Made in Australia" symbol, "Non-Toxic" leaf icon, and "Age 3+" safety marking. The Educational Colours brand logo appears on the left side of the container.]()
![Clear plastic jar containing 250mL of brilliant blue EC Block Printing Ink with white screw-top lid. Label displays the product name and features a light blue printed fish design. Icons indicate Made in Australia, Non-Toxic, and Age 3+ suitability. The vibrant blue ink is visible through the transparent container.]()
![Clear plastic jar with white screw-top lid containing EC Block Printing Ink in brilliant red. The label features blue text, Made in Australia and Non-Toxic icons, Age 3+ symbol, and a decorative blue block print fish design. The vivid red ink is visible through the transparent container.]()
![Clear plastic tub containing vibrant yellow EC Block Printing Ink with white screw-top lid. Label displays "Block Printing Ink 250ML BRILLIANT YELLOW" with decorative fish pattern, EC logo, and icons indicating "Made in Australia", "Non-Toxic", and "Age 3+".]()
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![Derivan Block Ink in Black. A black plastic jar with a black lid sits against a dense black paint swatch background. The black label features the Derivan logo, "BLOCK ink" in teal and white, and "Non-Toxic • Water-Based • Made in Australia." Labelled Black, 250ml.]()
![Derivan Block Ink in White. A white plastic jar with a black lid sits against a pale white paint swatch background. The black label features the Derivan logo, "BLOCK ink" in teal and white, and "Non-Toxic • Water-Based • Made in Australia." Labelled White, 250ml.]()
![Derivan Block Ink in Phthalo Blue. A deep blue plastic jar with a black lid sits against a rich phthalo blue paint swatch background. The black label features the Derivan logo, "BLOCK ink" in teal and white, and "Non-Toxic • Water-Based • Made in Australia." Labelled Phthalo Blue, 250ml.]()
![Derivan Block Ink in Red. A bright red plastic jar with a black lid sits against a vivid red paint swatch background. The black label features the Derivan logo, "BLOCK ink" in teal and white, and "Non-Toxic • Water-Based • Made in Australia." Labelled Red, 250ml.]()
![Derivan Block Ink in Yellow. A clear plastic jar with a black lid sits against a bold yellow paint swatch background. The black label features the Derivan logo in blue, "BLOCK ink" in teal and white, and text reading "Non-Toxic • Water-Based • Made in Australia." Labelled Yellow, 250ml.]()
![Derivan Block Ink in Brown. A warm brown plastic jar with a black lid sits against a rich brown paint swatch background. The black label features the Derivan logo, "BLOCK ink" in teal and white, and "Non-Toxic • Water-Based • Made in Australia." Labelled Brown, 250ml.]()
![Derivan Block Ink in Green Deep. A deep green plastic jar with a black lid sits against a vivid green paint swatch background. The black label features the Derivan logo, "BLOCK ink" in teal and white, and "Non-Toxic • Water-Based • Made in Australia." Labelled Green Deep, 250ml.]()
![Derivan Block Ink in Orange. A bright orange-red plastic jar with a black lid sits against a vivid orange paint swatch background. The black label features the Derivan logo, "BLOCK ink" in teal and white, and "Non-Toxic • Water-Based • Made in Australia." Labelled Orange, 250ml.]()
![Derivan Block Ink in Purple. A deep purple plastic jar with a black lid sits against a rich dark purple paint swatch background. The black label features the Derivan logo, "BLOCK ink" in teal and white, and "Non-Toxic • Water-Based • Made in Australia." Labelled Purple, 250ml.]()
![Derivan Block Ink in Ultra Blue. A deep blue plastic jar with a black lid sits against a bold ultramarine blue paint swatch background. The black label features the Derivan logo, "BLOCK ink" in teal and white, and "Non-Toxic • Water-Based • Made in Australia." Labelled Ultra Blue, 250ml.]()
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![White stack of 130gsm Cartridge Paper shown on light grey background. Annotations with arrows indicate "130gsm Cartridge Paper" pointing to top of stack and "A4 size (210 x 297mm)" pointing to front edge, highlighting the paper's weight and dimensions.]()
![Ream of white 130gsm Cartridge Paper shown in A3 size (297 x 420mm). The smooth, sturdy paper is stacked in a neat rectangular block, suitable for drawing, sketching and general art projects in schools and studios.]()
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