Learning Linocut: A Comprehensive Guide to the Art of Relief Printing Through Linocut
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.76 (715 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0755213300 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 104 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The book takes the reader on a comprehensive tour of the whole creative process, from generating ideas and setting up a studio space to cutting techniques, mark-making and printing a lino block. • Packed full of colour images • Step-by-step guides to each technique • Provides lists of materials and equipment needed • Investigates how to generate ideas and gain inspiration for prints • Information on cutting techniques, mark-making and image interpretation • Explains printing and registration methods • Explores multiple-coloured prints - reduction and key-block systems • How to store, finish and sell linocut prints • Includes a selection of interesting linocut projects • Useful 'tips' from the author throughout the book Whether you are a complete beginner to art, just new to printmaking or you are an accomplished printmaker looking for some new ideas and tips, there will be something in here for you to take away. This is a must read for anyone interested in linocut printing!. The linocut techniques discussed in this book can either be carried out at home or in a professional printmaking studio. Learning Linocut is an exciting and detailed guide to the art of relief printing b
Good basics Theresa I ordered this book when I decided that I needed to learn how to make linocuts, and while it has some good basic information, it was pretty disappointing. There is a long unnecessary section about "creativity" and how to improve your drawing skills by doing things like going to l. Comprehensive Primer The Kindle version of this book works fine with my Kindle Fire HD 10 tablet. There is a little bit of a formatting issue with some of the chapter titles, and with some of the text in the 'Susan's Tip' boxes, but you can still read the text. Even with those few problems the text o. georgia mom said A wonderful guide for beginner and advanced alike!. I took a challenge to work in a medium I wasn't familiar with (long story); I choose linocut, and soon frustrated myself to the point of tossing my tools and blocks! This book saved me, my fingers, and my work - it's a terrific guide, leading you through all of the basics (for th