A clearly written, practical and illustrated handbook to woodcut techniques and printmaking, both a how-to book and reference for printmakers, designers and collectors that includes finished examples by accomplished woodcut artists.
And, it's a sheer pleasure for everyone else, thanks to its many wonderful illustrations.""--Artsforum ""Walker's instruction is so clear and well organized that this handbook is perfect for the beginner.""--American Artist.
Worldwide survey of 1920s woodcuts features nearly 200 images — including an 8-page color insert — of landscapes, portraits, and book illustrations by noted artists. An informative narrative offers artistic and historical perspectives.
In this comprehensive guide, artist and printmaker April Vollmer--one of the best known Japanese woodblock printing practitioners and instructors in the West--combines her deep knowledge of the historic printmaking practice with expert ...
An indispensable guide to creating woodcut masterpieces, this volume offers instructions that range from using the simplest strokes to making intricate multicolor print blocks.
This book has been out of print since 2011.
"Here, in one volume, is an all-inclusive, practical guide to the tools and techniques of linocut, woodcut, and wood engraving--the three methods of relief printmaking. With more than 450 illustrations...
The book is also a beautiful art object in its own right as Simon Brett's work is highly collectible. This book is a must have for all those who treasure his work and fine wood engraving in general.
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It also includes the work of international artists and personal descriptions of their methods, making it a practical and inspirational guide for both students and practitioners.
Completing a project from those books leaves you with a piece that is ideally identical to what the author created—and to what every other student using the book created.