Printmaking is an artistic process in which a motif is reproduced using a printing form. Depending on the method—such as relief printing (e.g., woodcut), intaglio printing (e.g., etching), planographic printing (e.g., lithography), or screen printing—different structures and forms of expression emerge. Artists use this technique to experiment with line, surface, and texture. Often, multiple plates or colors are used, which can result in complex, multi-layered images.