Lino cutting

In class we had our first go at lino cutting.  For my design I decided to do a tree.  I split the image in half and cut out on opposite sides.  The reason for this was because I thought it would make a more interesting pattern. I could use it as a repeat pattern by printing the image side by side or I could place ink on one side only and repeat the half tree for a different effect. I really enjoyed it and would like to do more.