It’s been a while since I’ve made a reduction linocut, but this idea of a cute little piggy in a cornfield was stuck in my imagination, and I had to get it out.
![photo of a work in progress reduction linocut](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/piggyPress-1024x682.jpg)
this technique is fun, because it lets you make prints with more than one color–using just one block.
![photo of a reduction linocut block with only the last layer of ink remaining](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/allThatsLeft-1024x683.jpg)
after printing each layer of color, I carve a little more from the block to create the next color’s layer. The process destroys the block as you work, making these kinds of prints a special limited edition. There’s no going back if you make a mistake or want to print more.
![photo of a reduction linocut pig print with a press in the backgroud](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PigInCornReductionPrint-1024x683.jpg)
This print is an edition of 15. If you’d like to add one to your collection, click the image below for more details and information on how to order.