Linocut and Reduction Printmaking: Design and techniques

This book is a must-have for anyone interested in linocut printmaking,with over 300 lavish illustrations to inspire and guide you.
A book about linocut printmaking that covers the reduction printing technique, offering practical advice on choosing and using tools and materials, and creative advice on designing. It includes over 300 lavish illustrations to inspire aspiring and experienced printmakers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 24 May 2022
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd

This captivating book unveils the remarkable adaptability and imaginative potential of the linocut printmaking technique. Authored by a renowned and pioneering linocut printmaker, it specifically delves into the reduction printing approach, providing comprehensive and practical guidance on selecting and utilizing tools and materials, along with generous creative insights on designing specifically for linocut. Accompanied by over 300 lavish illustrations, it serves as an inspiring catalyst for aspiring and seasoned printmakers alike, encouraging them to embrace their blades and embark on the transformative journey of cutting. Structured into three distinct sections, this book introduces the reader to the boundless realm of working with traditional artists' lino. It elucidates the essential tools and materials required, along with crucial techniques such as sharpening your tools and setting up a printing press. Furthermore, it offers comprehensive instructions on how to draft a design and transfer it to lino, preparing it for the intricate process of cutting and printing. Finally, the book presents step-by-step sequences for ten diverse prints, meticulously broken down into layers, showcasing the gradual buildup of colors and textures.

Weight: 826g
Dimension: 223 x 267 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780719840319