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Angie Lewin on wood engraving

Here printmaker Angie Lewin describes the wood engraving process, one of the relief printmaking techniques she utilises to create her limited edition prints...

"A wood engraving is made by engraving the end grain of wood with fine tools. This distinguishes the process from the woodcut technique where gouges and knives are used to cut into the side grain or plank of wood. As the wood engraver is not cutting against the wood grain very fine detail can be achieved.

I'll start by drawing my image onto the surface of the block, generally with pens and brushes using Indian ink.

The next stage involves cutting away the areas that I don't want to print with fine engraving tools. These have names such as the spitsticker, scorper and multiple tool - each used to create a different type of mark on the surface of the block.

Wood engraving is a relief printmaking process (as is the case with the woodcut and linocut techniques). Ink is rolled onto the raised surface of the block but where the wood has been engraved or cut away, these areas will be clear of any ink and won't produce an image.

Paper is then laid on the block and an impression is then taken - either burnishing by hand with a wooden spoon or similar or using some form of printing press - such as an Albion."

You might enjoy this short film showing Angie creating one of her small wood engravings...

Currently available prints by Angie Lewin

The prints shown below (a selection of wood engravings, linocuts and screen prints) are in stock and available for online purchase.

If you are looking for a specific print by Angie Lewin that is not available here, we are happy to keep a note of your interest. Please complete our print enquiry form and we will contact you if & when a copy becomes available.

Clover
Angie Lewin Clover
Angie Lewin - Cup, Feather and Seaweed - lithograph - limited edition print
Angie Lewin Cup, Feathers & Seaweed
Angie Lewin - Festival Fireworks - linocut
Angie Lewin Festival Fireworks

Knockando Thrift and Feathers
Angie Lewin Knockando Thrift and Feathers
Angie Lewin - Larch - screenprint
Angie Lewin Larch
Larch and Berry
Angie Lewin Larch and Berry

Machair
Angie Lewin Machair
Nature Study, Late Summer
Angie Lewin Nature Study, Late Summer
Angie Lewin - Saltmarsh Storm - screen print
Angie Lewin Saltmarsh Storm II

Angie Lewin - Saltmarsh, Morston - screen print - Norfolk
Angie Lewin Saltmarsh, Morston
Angie Lewin - Sea Pinks - wood engraving
Angie Lewin Sea Pinks
Shell, Seaweed and Feather
Angie Lewin Shell, Seaweed and Feather

Angie Lewin - Shoreline - screen print
Angie Lewin Shoreline
Angie Lewin - Star and Feather - wood engraving
Angie Lewin Star and Feather
Stormy Beach II
Angie Lewin Stormy Beach II

Angie Lewin - The Yellow Cup - screen print
Angie Lewin The Yellow Cup
Tideline Feathers
Angie Lewin Tideline Feathers
Wild Garden II
Angie Lewin Wild Garden II

Wild Shore
Angie Lewin Wild Shore
Angie Lewin - Winter Berries - wood engraving
Angie Lewin Winter Berries
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About St Jude's

Founded by Simon and Angie Lewin in 2005, our online gallery presents a selection of limited edition original prints – available for purchase.

We showcase the very best in British printmaking with limited edition prints from artists including Angie Lewin, Mark Hearld, Jonny Hannah, Christopher Brown and many more.

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