Question

What is the first step to masking a woodcut?
a.
The artist draws a sketch on paper and transfers it onto the wood using tracing paper.
b.
A drawing is made on wood.
c.
The artist does the cutting without a drawing.
d.
none of the above

Answer 1

a. The artist draws a sketch on paper and transfers it onto the wood using tracing paper. This lets the artist plan the design before carving.