Traditional woodcut blocks are produced by slicing parallel to the tree trunk's grain. This method yields a robust surface, simple to carve and excellent for ink retention, enabling crisp, detailed prints.
| LIST I | LIST II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Pointillism | I | One layer painting technique |
| B | S’graffito | II | Small dabs of pure colours |
| C | Alla Prima | III | Painting wet paint on wet paint |
| D | Wet on Wet | IV | Sketching into wet paint layer |