"Artist Ian Burke’s Chiaroscuro Portraits Relief Linocut Workshop"

This workshop explores the dramatic effect of light falling across one side of the face using simple relief linocut techniques. No drawing experience is needed.

Ian will provide expressive black-and-white portrait images inspired by woodcuts, which participants will transfer onto lino and carve as the first printing block. A second lino block will then be created to print the light and bring out the features through contrast and tone.

Over the session, you will create your own striking chiaroscuro portrait print and explore how light can define form and expression.