I was very fortunate to study with Graham Williams at his Florin Press at the end my wood engraving focused tour of England (March 24 - April 14, 2023). I learned how to modify ink, improved inking of my block (using a brayer and a roller), printing with dampened paper, and so much more. My schooling culminated in my printing a 1st state edition of my wood engraving Storied Stone (which I will continue to engrave to print a final edition).
Graham showing me a makeready he cut for an Edwina Ellis wood engraving he printed.
Graham showing me how to modify ink by adding pigment (and a little turpentine soap).
My ink modifying, in process.
Ink, damp paper, block in Albion press, all set to print at the Florin Press.
Engraved block inked and ready to print.
Printed. My improved inking technique, taught to me by Graham, made a huge difference, as well as printing on dampened paper.
Storied Stone, 1st state, 5”x8”.