Artist Demonstrating Picasso’s Reduction Linocut Technique

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  • Conservator and printmaker Christina Taylor demonstrates the reduction linocut printing technique pioneered by artist Pablo Picasso and master printer Hidalgo Arnéra to create the vibrant print “Jacqueline with Glossy Hair,” 1962. Taking us into her printmaking studio, Taylor unveils the layers of creative revision, correction, and adjustment behind the finished print.
    Central to this process is the concept of a “print state,” which traditionally refers to a version of a print that precedes the final product. By tracing how artists move step by step to painstakingly rework and refine their images, we can explore how artists across time have maximized the iterative potential of states, for reasons ranging from the practical to the whimsical.
    This suite of progressive prints from Picasso's “Jacqueline with Glossy Hair,” 1962, will be on view at the Harvard Art Museums in the exhibition “States of Play: Prints from Rembrandt to Delsarte,” from September 4, 2021-January 2, 2022. By decoding creative choices that the artist pursued or abandoned in each successive step, the exhibition helps uncover the full breadth of experimentation and demystifies printmaking terminology and techniques.
    TAKE A CLOSER LOOK:
    + Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Spanish; Printer Hidalgo Arnéra, “Jacqueline with Glossy Hair,” 1962. Linocuts on white wove paper [a series of eight proof states and the final state]. Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, 2018.308. © 2021 Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. hvrd.art/o/363207.
    + Exhibition-”States of Play: Prints from Rembrandt to Delsarte”: harvardartmuseums.org/stateso....
    + Discover more printmaking and artist demonstrations, featuring works from the Harvard Art Museums’ collections: • In The Artist Studio: ... .
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    Speaker: Christina Taylor, Assistant Paper Conservator, Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies Programs, Harvard Art Museums.
    This video is part of our Art Talks series in which curators, conservators, fellows, and graduate students share short, informal videos that offer an up-close look at works from our collections.
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    All images of works by Pablo Picasso © 2021 Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Video: © President and Fellows of Harvard College. Video by Christina Taylor. For questions related to permission for commercial use of this video, please contact the Department of Digital Imaging and Visual Resources at am_divr@harvard.edu.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 237

  • @winstonsmith5854
    @winstonsmith5854 Рік тому +115

    You are gifted both in your ability to print and to teach. Every word was important. No blabla, slow enough to having time to digest. This - for me - is the best film on youtube. You should be proud of it! Thank you very much

    • @guadaluperico1193
      @guadaluperico1193 9 місяців тому +5

      I agree with this! I was amazed the whole video with her maginificent talent and ability to teach and share knowledge! Congrats and thank you!

    • @sublimeister9630
      @sublimeister9630 Місяць тому

      Those prints are one of a kind, indeed, since it cannot be reproduced again and again like they do now by using different plates. 👍😊

    • @ziraprod6090
      @ziraprod6090 Місяць тому

      GIFTED?! ahaha

    • @mhansl
      @mhansl Місяць тому

      Excellent teacher. Talented artist and craftsperson. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @hopesmith2648
    @hopesmith2648 2 роки тому +80

    I've watched a lot of reduction linocut how-tos and yours is head and shoulders above the rest! I'm off to try it myself tomorrow, feeling a bit more confident after watching this! Thanks!

  • @livinginkonahawaii
    @livinginkonahawaii 5 місяців тому +12

    By far one of the best and most concise tutorials on reduction linocut techniques. To have the "print state" suite just adds to the value of this lesson. Mahalo Christina!

  • @ozdigg9254
    @ozdigg9254 Рік тому +6

    Christina Taylor thank you. You are a superb teacher. It's so easy to learn and understand with you.

  • @AdrianaCordovez
    @AdrianaCordovez 2 роки тому +20

    By far the best demonstration of reduction lino print Ive seen ever...thank you so much for sharing...very eloquent and easy to follow...Bravo! 👏👏

  • @c.m.1311
    @c.m.1311 2 роки тому +34

    Thank you for producing such a clear and concise demonstration of reduction linocut technique! This is the best example I've found-easy to follow and with just the right amount of information. I would really love to see a how-to of a couple simple registration techniques. I'm having a lot of trouble with that. :)

  • @ShaqKoyokArt
    @ShaqKoyokArt Рік тому +4

    Learn new things. Amazing technique. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @carlsutton8591
    @carlsutton8591 8 днів тому

    Wonderfully demonstrated and explained. Thank you very much. Now I just need to make an image that I can print using this technique which you have so wonderfully illuminated...

  • @tiffanyinman3476
    @tiffanyinman3476 Рік тому +2

    yowzaaaah! Thank you for taking the time to do this demonstration the right way. Well done.

  • @tomhughesma
    @tomhughesma 2 роки тому +8

    The best explanation and demonstration of reduction linocut printing I've found. Absolutely perfect.

  • @neild735
    @neild735 4 місяці тому +1

    This is a masterful demonstration. Thank you very much for the great planning and care you took to make this complex technique accessible.

  • @me1maker
    @me1maker 21 день тому

    I learned a lot and realy enjoyed watching this demonstration. Thank you!

  • @kingyo9783
    @kingyo9783 Рік тому +2

    Thank You for professional explanation of Picasso's technik of reduction's linocut😍

  • @furbabyfineart1172
    @furbabyfineart1172 Рік тому +2

    That was the best how to video I've ever seen. Thank you!!!!

  • @katherinehawkes
    @katherinehawkes Рік тому +5

    Amazing tutorial! I appreciate so much your sharing the technique used by Picasso. It is complex, but you have easily broken down the steps to make it easy to follow. Be especially blessed!!!

  • @situationroom3090
    @situationroom3090 2 роки тому +3

    You are an awesome teacher!!!!!!

  • @mountainsno
    @mountainsno Рік тому +2

    Perfect presentation. Thank you so much

  • @redpusey
    @redpusey Рік тому +2

    Terrific work, Ms. Taylor.😃

  • @dalyte62
    @dalyte62 Рік тому +2

    WOW!! What a great presentation !

  • @OllieWheats
    @OllieWheats Рік тому +1

    Excellent demonstration. Perfect pace and explanations throughout. Thank you very much.

  • @IncisionSheffield
    @IncisionSheffield Рік тому +2

    Thank you Christina for this excellent demonstration of Picasso’s famous technique. This video is a very clear demonstration and very well presented thank you.

  • @wasserfrosch22
    @wasserfrosch22 Рік тому +2

    Just great explained! Thank you.

  • @ni13070
    @ni13070 Рік тому +2

    You're great. I will project a similar thing before my exam in 29th July. Thanks 4 your demonstration.

  • @jasminwehking4608
    @jasminwehking4608 Рік тому +2

    Realy great done! Thank you!

  • @TR-hg5bk
    @TR-hg5bk Рік тому +2

    So cearly explained, thank you. I can now watch artists doing this with greater understadning.

  • @susannahyoung5859
    @susannahyoung5859 Рік тому +2

    Excellent demonstration

  • @andy_warhola
    @andy_warhola 29 днів тому +1

    Really excellent teacher.

  • @SDW90808
    @SDW90808 3 місяці тому

    This is awesome! Talent + skill + patience = amazing results. Thank you for such an amazing video.

  • @kitday8825
    @kitday8825 Рік тому +3

    Excellent way of showing the reduction technique. I especially liked inking the background first. Planning is needed and the step-by-step was really helpful.

  • @sophiebrudenell-bruce5268
    @sophiebrudenell-bruce5268 Рік тому +2

    Great demo, clear and concise for a difficult process. Thanks

  • @guynouri
    @guynouri 11 місяців тому +1

    Excellent reproduction of the progressive cut out method. Cheers

  • @beverlykeys4330
    @beverlykeys4330 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for your well organized, eloquent 'how to' of reductive lino printing. i've shied away from the technique due to the amount of planing required. You have simplified the steps for me.

  • @r.mcd2921
    @r.mcd2921 Рік тому +2

    Excellent, thank you!

  • @sarahnunns8263
    @sarahnunns8263 2 роки тому +3

    Very clear and precise. Thank you.

  • @lizkielas1459
    @lizkielas1459 18 днів тому

    Thank you so much for sharing that I enjoyed watching the process! Your teaching is easy to follow.

  • @cupidstunt7935
    @cupidstunt7935 13 днів тому

    ..thankyou..Picasso would be proud of you..

  • @jensellingsen
    @jensellingsen Рік тому +2

    Love these series :))

  • @gobind1699
    @gobind1699 11 місяців тому +1

    I just got started in printmaking. bought my first lino cut few days back. And this video helped me understand Reduction Lino cut in such a beautiful way that it felt like I made the work... Thank you Taylor. I hope to now try my hands at Reduction technique and as you said "Reduction tech. is not a simple process. It requires some serious planning...." and this is what I am looking for right now, something new something challenging :)

  • @valray405
    @valray405 Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing, Christina. Brilliant work.

  • @elisesterling9634
    @elisesterling9634 7 днів тому

    This is a great tutorial- thank you!

  • @girliedog
    @girliedog Рік тому +2

    I really enjoyed this and learned a lot. Best part is when the editions done it's over.

  • @MarionJInce
    @MarionJInce 5 місяців тому

    Excellent Demonstration!

  • @scott61871
    @scott61871 Рік тому +2

    Wonderful presentation. Very jealous of your beautiful studio.

  • @robbieguerrero3351
    @robbieguerrero3351 Місяць тому

    Thank You Christina :)

  • @ebonyknight3948
    @ebonyknight3948 2 роки тому +5

    Thankyou for such a wonderful explanation. I don't have a press, but I still think this is achievable at home.

  • @ptaslawa
    @ptaslawa Рік тому +2

    How brilliant, and how instructive!

  • @guynouri
    @guynouri 11 місяців тому

    And thank you for all your effort. I learned from my teacher 50 years ago and no one has really done it clearly

  • @user-pg8zv9oh3q
    @user-pg8zv9oh3q 5 місяців тому

    What she said! Excellent job; I can't wait to try it.....

  • @Monica-og1mu
    @Monica-og1mu 7 місяців тому +1

    Great video! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge of Picasso and this cool technique. Your demonstration was so simple and easy to understand. I learned a lot!

  • @craftybernie
    @craftybernie Рік тому +2

    Fascinatin! Thank you for explaining it so well

  • @gypsyjanelastname6000
    @gypsyjanelastname6000 19 днів тому

    What a cool process, thanks for sharing!

  • @brianhudson7822
    @brianhudson7822 Рік тому +2

    Just phenomenal! Bravo, and thanks for sharing.

  • @georgemarklow4683
    @georgemarklow4683 Рік тому +2

    Thank you - really well presented and clear.

  • @comontoshi
    @comontoshi Рік тому +2

    Excellent! 👏😘

  • @SteelPhoenyx
    @SteelPhoenyx 2 роки тому +2

    What a fascinating process!

  • @annalouisemack
    @annalouisemack 2 роки тому +1

    Not a second wasted! Thank you!

  • @suewhalen6414
    @suewhalen6414 2 роки тому +7

    Thank you so much for this (and your other) excellent video demonstrations. So inspiring and clear. I hope the series continues :)

  • @philbivins7133
    @philbivins7133 Рік тому +6

    Thank you Christina for this wonderful demonstration of this beautiful print (great job btw!). I am in the process (planning phase) of doing a reduction print. My print will be my Christmas card that I will be giving to family and friends this year. I want to do about 30 prints. So I had better get going. Thanks again, take care.

  • @SalElder
    @SalElder Рік тому +2

    Very informative! Thanks for the video.

  • @hotoilhands
    @hotoilhands Рік тому +1

    Great video. You really showed that quite a bit of planning is involved with this method.

  • @Yevvhen
    @Yevvhen 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you very much! Fantastic demo!

  • @kevin-parratt-artist
    @kevin-parratt-artist 3 місяці тому

    Excellent presentation. 👌

  • @judithgillam5074
    @judithgillam5074 2 роки тому +15

    Brilliant demo ! Thank you . This is a hard technique for me to get my head around - it is a very different way of thinking . Kind regards - Judi - Australia

  • @patriciamackenzie9636
    @patriciamackenzie9636 Рік тому +2

    That was so well explained! Thank you.

  • @isabellevaillant6666
    @isabellevaillant6666 3 місяці тому +1

    Excellent video! I found the book ‘Picasso Linocuts 1958-1963’ by Donald H. Karshan in a vintage shop in NYC in 2021.

  • @NanetteStein
    @NanetteStein Рік тому +3

    That was fantastic! New to linocut art but feeling less intimidated, now. I can't wait to get to this point. Thank you so much!

  • @bustamante-music
    @bustamante-music Рік тому +2

    this is amazing! what is the poor man's/DIY version of the press machine used?

  • @andizhanstuey
    @andizhanstuey Рік тому +2

    We used to do this in school in my youth! 😊

  • @oncalldev
    @oncalldev Рік тому +2

    Very well explained and demonstrated. I almost forgot about this process. I imagine with some forthought and a graphic tool like Photoshop, you can realize that various layers before cutting the actual linoleum block.

  • @Crtnmn
    @Crtnmn Місяць тому

    Thank you for the lesson.

  • @maggiefreeman6513
    @maggiefreeman6513 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent demonstration thank you so much.

  • @sistersarann3819
    @sistersarann3819 Рік тому +1

    Thank you, wonderful teaching
    I appreciate the process :)

  • @glausuche
    @glausuche 2 роки тому +2

    Wow! What a fantastic video! I think I can begin to understand and perhaps try this now!

  • @batchrocketproject4720
    @batchrocketproject4720 Місяць тому

    Fascinating. Thank you.

  • @anthonyjordan2922
    @anthonyjordan2922 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent video! Very informative.

  • @MassRapidTransport
    @MassRapidTransport Рік тому +1

    So well explained, brilliant!

  • @patriciabevan4368
    @patriciabevan4368 2 роки тому +3

    I'm getting addicted to lino cuts - this is a fantastic demonstration thank you - like those below im looking forward to trying this.

    • @harvartmuseums
      @harvartmuseums  2 роки тому

      Wonderful! Please let us know how it turns out.

  • @queerbaobab
    @queerbaobab 2 роки тому +2

    This is just fantastic! I'm going to try!

  • @andrewbellavie795
    @andrewbellavie795 20 днів тому

    Wonderful demonstration! I have always wanted to try this but will stick to mono prints for a while to practice

  • @earthinform
    @earthinform 2 роки тому +3

    Dear Christina, Thank you for such a measured and thoughtful video on this interesting process. I just finished a short course on it and I'm intrigued with the strategy needed for planning these kinds of images. Picasso's print was a great example and you dissected it brilliantly!

    • @songOmatic
      @songOmatic 2 роки тому +1

      I would recommend doing a colour drawing on paper first, to plan the image, and use 4-5 maximum colours. THEN you can move on to the printing/cutting on a separate block of wood. Use your colour plan as a guide...

  • @ronaldl9085
    @ronaldl9085 4 місяці тому

    COOL! thanks for showing us.

  • @Michelle6998832
    @Michelle6998832 Рік тому +2

    This is such a great tutorial & workshop video presentation. It makes you realize & understand that the "art" is the entire process behind the final print (no pun intended, lol). And now, I truly believe that's the way both artists envisioned it to be. Not the 1 print outcome/result, but the creative & labor intensive process needed to achieve it. Genius!

  • @angelinamichelle8474
    @angelinamichelle8474 5 місяців тому

    How very interesting! Thankyou for sharing this.

  • @magisterparsons
    @magisterparsons Рік тому +2

    Thank you for this! Very well done indeed!

  • @sophia0305.
    @sophia0305. 7 місяців тому

    thank you for understanding to make colorful printing.

  • @bobmay5892
    @bobmay5892 4 місяці тому

    Great video. Very clear, I learned a lot, thank you.

  • @andyquinn1125
    @andyquinn1125 Місяць тому

    Thank you. That was excellent.

  • @lowek7773
    @lowek7773 Місяць тому

    This is amazing , not sure i can get away with perfecting it without a machine but cool method I will forsure play with in the future .

  • @patrickquion4447
    @patrickquion4447 5 місяців тому

    Excellent educational video! Thank you

  • @DavidSmithAustin
    @DavidSmithAustin 24 дні тому

    It's interesting that UA-cam suggested this to me. I'm currently doing something similar with 3d printing where each layer of plastic is a different color and builds upon the previous layers but in most cases covers them up as the reduction linocut printing covers previous layers.

  • @amanloomba3156
    @amanloomba3156 2 роки тому +2

    This was an excellent demonstration. Thanks for sharing!

  • @pumpkinspice1456
    @pumpkinspice1456 3 місяці тому

    Super interesting and great explanation ❤!

  • @maryellenrioux2494
    @maryellenrioux2494 Рік тому +1

    Excellent!

  • @RockStarVee
    @RockStarVee 2 роки тому +2

    This is such a fantastic video. Thank you for giving us such a clear, inspiring way to try reduction.

  • @TERRYBIGGENDEN
    @TERRYBIGGENDEN 2 роки тому +3

    This is excellent-so well-paced and clear at every step. You are an excellent communicator. :-)

  • @Wildevis
    @Wildevis 5 місяців тому

    Awesome and very clear demonstration and yes, one must plan well ahead and keep your head!!

  • @janemusgrove9876
    @janemusgrove9876 2 роки тому +2

    What an excellent explanation you gave, thank you! I'm inspired to try my own ... the challenge is in the planning/thinking, absolutely.

  • @janegledhill7702
    @janegledhill7702 8 місяців тому

    this is such a helpful and clear and learning-full video - many thanks

  • @meltdowngrfx969
    @meltdowngrfx969 2 роки тому +2

    Helpful tips for my first reduction linocut print.

  • @johannesswarts1440
    @johannesswarts1440 3 місяці тому

    Wow! Brilliant demonstration - you inspire me to try it myself! Thank you!