Unveiling The Distinctions: Wood Engravings Vs. Woodcuts
Wood engravings create raised areas for printing by engraving along the wood grain with a burin, resulting in smoother prints with intricate lines. Woodcuts, on the other hand, carve across the grain with knives and gouges, leaving bolder strokes and a textured surface. While both use relief presses, the different tooling techniques yield distinct styles:…