When it comes to creating artwork, printmaking is an incredibly useful and exciting way to try something new. With relief printmaking in particular, using wood or linoleum blocks provides a unique opportunity to explore various themes and create stunning images that can be shared with the world. From preparing the matrix and selecting colors to giving your final piece depth through layering inks, mastering these steps can take some practice but is totally worth the effort! Here I uncover the fundamentals of relief printmaking.