Description
Unlock your creativity with Block Print Magic, the ultimate guide for both novice and experienced lino block printers. This invaluable resource is filled with detailed, easy-to-follow illustrated instructions that take you through the entire printmaking process. Begin your journey by learning how to choose and care for your tools and setting up an efficient studio space. The book covers essential design principles, diverse carving techniques, and various printing methods, including multi-block printing, reduction cuts, puzzle blocks, and the captivating rainbow-roll printing. For seasoned printmakers looking to elevate their skills, advanced techniques for creating textures, crosshatching, and three-dimensional shading are thoroughly explained, allowing you to expand your artistic repertoire. Additionally, you’ll find insights from author Emily Howard, alongside interviews and stunning examples from five contemporary printers, showcasing different approaches to each method. Whether you’re a hobbyist or serious about printmaking, Block Print Magic is your go-to guide, delivering inspiration and practical knowledge ideal for your artistic expression. Perfect for anyone interested in printmaking, this book is a must-have addition to every creative’s bookshelf. Fast shipping ensures you can start your block printing adventure without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631596155
Year: 2019
Publisher: Quarto US
Pages: 144
Description:
Block Print Magic offers clear how-to instruction for lino block printers of all levels, with a wide selection of work and profiles of five contemporary printers.
Block Print Magic is the perfect reference for a wide range of printmaking enthusiasts. The easy-to-follow illustrated instruction takes printmakers through every step of the process, beginning with choosing and caring for tools and setting up a studio, through design essentials, carving techniques, and printing techniques. Those techniques include multi-block printing, reduction cuts, puzzle blocks, and rainbow-roll printing. Advanced carving techniques for creating textures, crosshatching, and three-dimensional shading will give more experienced printers the opportunity to expand and strengthen their expertise.
Along with author Emily Howard's own work, the book's gallery includes interviews with and examples of work by five other contemporary artists as a means of clarifying how each technique can be used in different ways.
Block Print Magic is a must-have addition to any printmaker's bookshelf.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631596155
Year: 2019
Publisher: Quarto US
Pages: 144
Description:
Block Print Magic offers clear how-to instruction for lino block printers of all levels, with a wide selection of work and profiles of five contemporary printers.
Block Print Magic is the perfect reference for a wide range of printmaking enthusiasts. The easy-to-follow illustrated instruction takes printmakers through every step of the process, beginning with choosing and caring for tools and setting up a studio, through design essentials, carving techniques, and printing techniques. Those techniques include multi-block printing, reduction cuts, puzzle blocks, and rainbow-roll printing. Advanced carving techniques for creating textures, crosshatching, and three-dimensional shading will give more experienced printers the opportunity to expand and strengthen their expertise.
Along with author Emily Howard's own work, the book's gallery includes interviews with and examples of work by five other contemporary artists as a means of clarifying how each technique can be used in different ways.
Block Print Magic is a must-have addition to any printmaker's bookshelf.