Printing techniques

Lithography
In lithography, the motif is drawn or painted directly onto a finely ground stone or a metal-coated plate. The surface is then chemically pre-treated so that ink adheres only where the image has been applied. Printing is done by bringing the paper into contact with the stone or plate under pressure. This creates forms of expression that combine drawing, painting, and printing.

Woodcut
Woodcut is a classic relief printing technique. The non-printing areas are cut out of a woodblock, so that the raised areas absorb the printing ink. The paper is laid on top and picked up with pressure or friction. The result shows both the structure of the wood and clear and precise lines.

Etching
In etching, a form of intaglio printing, a metal plate is worked on. Lines or areas are etched or incised. During printing, the ink penetrates the depressions and is transferred to damp paper under high pressure. This creates a work with fine nuances, depths, and a sculptural effect.