{"id":972081,"date":"2026-05-19T23:50:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T23:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/972081\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T23:50:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T23:50:28","slug":"tugboat-printshop-marks-20-years-of-making-meticulously-crafted-woodblock-prints-colossal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/972081\/","title":{"rendered":"Tugboat Printshop Marks 20 Years of Making Meticulously Crafted Woodblock Prints \u2014 Colossal"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Valerie Lueth of Tugboat Printshop<\/a> sets out to make a woodblock print, it\u2019s rare that she only uses a single block. Instead, sometimes up to five distinctly carved pieces are incorporated, each containing different details that, when combined, create a total image. To make the prints, which are usually limited to editions of 100 or so, Lueth rolls the meticulously hand-carved<\/a> blocks with colorful ink, layering them precisely in order. Black outlines define flora and fauna, for instance, which are first laid down as colorful shapes.<\/p>\n

Tugboat Printshop is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and for a limited time, there\u2019s a discount on original woodcut prints in the shop<\/a>. Keep an eye out on the studio\u2019s Instagram<\/a> for updates about future editions, and Lueth is always sharing loads of making-of images on Flickr<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>Printing process of \u201cSongbird & Cricket\u201d<\/p>\n

\"one<\/a>One of five woodblocks used for \u201cSongbird & Cricket\u201d<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>\u201cGlowing Rose\u201d (2024), five-block woodblock on BFK tan paper, 24 x 15 inches, edition of 100<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>Blocks used to print \u201cGlowing Rose\u201d<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>\u201cGlowing Rose\u201d being pulled from the final block<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>\u201cDangling Grapes\u201d (2025), four-block woodcut on BFK tan paper, 20 x 14 inches, edition of 100<\/p>\n

\"woodblocks<\/a>Blocks used to print \u201cDangling Grapes\u201d<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>\u201cSteadfast Turtle\u201d (2025), four-block woodcut on BFK tan paper, 11 x 14 inches, edition of 100<\/p>\n

\"four<\/a>Four woodblocks used for \u201cSteadfast Turtle\u201d<\/p>\n

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