The Woodcut Artist's Handbook (eBook)

Techniques and Tools for Relief Printmaking

George Walker (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2010 | 2., Second Edition, Updated and Expanded
184 Seiten
Firefly Books (Verlag)
978-1-77085-386-7 (ISBN)

Infos

Praise for the first edition: "An indispensable guide for those who make art out of the contrast between light and dark. 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 The history of woodcuts goes back more than a thousand years. Working carefully and with great precision, the woodcut artist carves a mirror image of a design on wood or other suitable material. The design is then inked and pressed against paper. The technique allows the artist to create an almost unlimited number of impressions of the same work. The precision of the work and the ability of the artist to create multiple impressions allow many fine woodcut artists to create pieces at a reasonable
price, which an average collector can afford. The Woodcut Artist's Handbook provides the basics of this craft with a detailed analysis of its tools and media. This improved second edition features two new chapters that teach artists step by step how to make an engraving and linocut. Artists can improve and develop considerable skill in this art by following these instructions and the author's professional tips. Beginners and advanced woodcutters and collectors will gain a deeper understanding of and appreciation for this craft and art. This profusely illustrated book is ideal for artists, printmakers, designers and collectors.

Autor

George A. Walker is an award-winning wood engraver, book artist and illustrator who teaches book arts and printmaking at the Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto, Ontario. He regularly exhibits his wood engravings and limited-edition books internationally.

Inhalt

Table of Contents Foreword Preface Introduction 1 Selecting Material for the Block 2 A Good Set of Tools 3 Creating Woodcuts and Engravings 4 Papers and Ink 5 Printing 6 The Edition 7 A Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Wood Engraving 8 A Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Linocut Glossary Bibliography Artist Biographies Resources and Organizations Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.9.2010
• Vorwort: Barry Moser
• Zusatzinfo: 70 full-color images, 150 black-and-white illustrations, glossary, sources, index
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 160 x 160 mm
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Antiquitäten
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Malerei / Plastik
• ISBN-10: 1-77085-386-3 / 1770853863
• ISBN-13: 978-1-77085-386-7 / 9781770853867