Hard Skills
ExpertWoodcarving TechniqueThe ability to use specialized tools like chisels and gouges to carve designs into wood blocks for relief printing.
AdvancedColor Theory and MixingKnowledge of pigment properties and the ability to mix inks to achieve specific shades and gradients.
IntermediatePrintmaking Press OperationThe mechanical skill of setting, adjusting, and operating relief printing presses for consistent image transfer.
IntermediateMaterial Science in ArtUnderstanding the physical properties of various wood types and papers and how they react to humidity and ink.
IntermediateHazardous Materials ManagementSafe handling and disposal of sharp tools, solvents, and oil-based inks according to environmental regulations.