Raven Skull

Mark B. Hill from Middleton, WI made this linoleum block print featuring a raven skull.


I've been an avid fan of block prints for many years. I'm also an avid fan of carrion birds, including ravens. So, seeing the two together is a special treat. This is a beautiful depiction of a raven skull. I've only made 1 linoleum block myself, so I can really respect the time it takes to carve one this intricate and print one so perfectly. I suggest visiting Mark's blog to see his other block prints which are also great pieces.

Skull Print

Mark B Hill from Middleton, WI sent us this: “I love the website! Please find attached my submission to Skull A Day. It is a linoleum block print.”

Crimson Ghost C says:

Thanks for this awsome submission. The simple black and white is very iconic in many ways. I have to admit I am a big fan of block prints. I have tried my hand at linoleum cutting in the past, and need to confess I have ruined more blocks than I have completed. Please remember to check out Mark's blog for some more great work.

Block Print Skull

Mark B Hill is back again with another great linocut block print skull.

Of all the piece that Mark has created, this is one of my favorites. I love the use of the defined lines to create shading and enhance the details.I like how they looked stacked and flow with the curves of the skull. They help make the highlights and dark areas pop.

Bookplate Skull

Mark B Hill, a past contributor from Middleton, WI sent us this: “I can't help myself, I did another linocut skull! This is a bookplate, which is a label you stick inside your books to say "this is my book." In fact, that's more or less what Ex Libris means. I Photoshopped the color in, although most bookplates would be black and white.”
Possessive C says:

It's mine! The art of the bookplate is not something that you come across very often anymore. It brings me great joy to be looking through old books and come across one. It gives that book a tangible place in history, and connects you with a person of the past. Thanks for submitting another Skull-A-Day inspired design, and hopefully you will receive many requests for them. It would be a perfect addition to a copy of the Skullmaster's book.


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