puupainatus
Puupainatus is a form of relief print produced by carving an image into a wooden block. Ink is applied to the surface of the block, the raised areas pick up ink, and paper is pressed against the block to transfer the image. Carving removes the non-image areas, and the wood’s grain often influences line quality and shading. In traditional practice, artists use gouges and knives to create tonal effects, with darker tones achieved by cross-hatching or denser carving.
Blocks can be printed singly or in multiple colors. Color prints typically require separate blocks for each
Historically, puupainatus has roots in European printmaking and was widely used before the advent of mechanized