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Describe the process for woodcut printing.

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Woodcut printing is a relief printmaking process in which an artist carves a design into the surface of a wooden block so that the raised (uncarved) areas will carry ink. First the artist draws or transfers the design onto the block, keeping in mind that the printed image will be a mirror image of the block. Next the artist uses gouges and knives to cut away the non-printing areas, leaving the intended lines and shapes raised. The raised surface is then rolled with printing ink using a brayer; the carved-away areas remain ink-free. Paper is carefully laid on the inked block and pressure is applied either by running the block and paper through a press or by hand rubbing with a baren or spoon. When the paper is lifted, the inked raised areas produce the printed image. If multiple colors are desired, separate blocks or careful registration (alignment) and successive inkings are used for each color.