Learning Linocut: A Comprehensive Guide to the Art of Relief Printing Through Linocut
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (616 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0755213300 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 104 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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Theresa said Good basics. 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 life-drawing classes (do we really need to be told this in an instruction book on linocut?) and cre. "Comprehensive Primer" according to K. R.. 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 of the main part of the ebook is OK. I wouldn't recommend trying to read this book on any of the e-. "A wonderful guide for beginner and advanced alike!" according to georgia mom. 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 those like me who never even tried linocut), and providing excellent instruction throughout the lear
This is a must read for anyone interested in linocut printing!. Learning Linocut is an exciting and detailed guide to the art of relief printing by exploring linocut. 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. The book also covers more complex techniques for multiple-coloured linocuts including the reduction technique, the key-block system and experimental linocutting. • 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