Illustrator Jade They at work

Over the past few years, Jade They has made some fantastic illustrations for our magazine using a traditional handmade linocut method.

For our latest issue, we asked Jade to illustrate a long-form feature which lifts the curtain on the inner workings of Westminster’s lobbying industry. She took some snaps of the steps she took in order to give an insight into her work process – here’s how she does it.

In 2014, we interviewed Jade about her illustrations. You can read that interview here.

Step 1: Visualising ideas using ink paintings and making rough drafts – under the watchful eye of her cat

Step 2: Cutting the lino

Step 3: Inking and refining the lino

Step 4: Printing the lino on a Kasten/Berglin press

Step 5: Results!

And, repeat for the smaller prints

Posted on Monday, April 11th, 2016 - Categories: From the team.