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Author: Anthony Dyson
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2009-04-06
Total Pages: 161
ISBN-13: 0713689110
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA behind the scenes look at the way that individual printmakers work: inspirations, strategies, techniques and problem solving.
Author: Jill Leman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2021-11-11
Total Pages: 168
ISBN-13: 1789941040
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis beautiful book showcases the work of the members of the prestigious Royal Watercolour Society, including Ken Howard, Sonia Lawson and many other fine and well-known contemporary watercolour painters. Each artist discusses their inspiration and gives their best practical advice for working in this medium, offering a fascinating insight into the methods and techniques of the professional artists. Have you ever wondered how an artist starts a piece, what keeps them working at it, how they make marks and mix colour or when they know a painting is finished? This intimate exploration of the daily creative striving of the artist and their patient technical procedures will fascinate professional and aspiring artists, collectors and anyone with a general interest in painting.
Author: Kathan Brown
Publisher:
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCultural Writing. Art. Essays. MAGICAL SECRETS ABOUT THINKING CREATIVELY: THE ART OF ETCHING AND THE TRUTH OF LIFE by Kathan Brown is a new volume in the Magical Secrets series published by Crown Point Press in San Francisco. What are Magical Secrets? They are ways of setting yourself up for thinking creatively, for a sudden understanding, something like a miracle. Kathan Brown learned the Magical Secrets in this book by helping artists of extraordinary acclaim make etchings. She founded Crown Point Press, now probably the world's most influential etching publisher, in 1962. In this book, you'll meet sixteen artists who will be remembered by future generations. Kathan Brown knows them well, and with pictures and graceful, inviting prose she shares with you their ways of working, thinking, and being.
Author: Megan Fishpool
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2009-05-29
Total Pages: 145
ISBN-13: 0713686502
DOWNLOAD EBOOKReveals the secret methods and techniques used by printmakers to achieve unique and exciting visual effects.
Author: Richard Noyce
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2006-04-20
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9780713667844
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPrintmaking at the Edge explores the innovative techniques printmakers are using today. The topics covered range from the challenges of new technology and materials (for example, the latest high-tech plates and speciality papers and inks) to the persistence of traditional techniques and the new directions they are taking (for example, digital techniques being used with silkscreen and wood engraving). All scales and stages of printmaking are dealt with. This book is a vital source of information for students and includes interviews with prominent international artists, revealing the secrets behind their work and the possibilities for the future. Included is the work of artists from UK, USA, Canada, Japan, Poland, Argentina, Nicaragua, Belgium, Lithuania, Iceland, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Iraq, Korea, Taiwan and Australia.
Author: Sue Westergaard
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Published: 2020-11-23
Total Pages: 778
ISBN-13: 1785007548
DOWNLOAD EBOOKScreenprinting is essentially a stencil method of printing, but is has vast potential. This beautiful book explains the techniques behind the art and introduces ideas to explore its exciting and versatile qualities. Packed with step-by-step sequences and practical advice, it not only explains the process but inspires designers and makers to experiment with the creative potential of this striking art form. It introduces the basic technical aspects of printing on fabric, as well as the equipment and materials. Ideas for designing and developing different types of motifs, images, patterns and repeats are given and how to combine the different elements together. It covers effective low-tech methods that exploit physical skills and simple tools, as well as contemporary printed textile practice with digital input and sophisticated technologies. Advice on the use of colour is given as well as dye recipes and the instructions for their use on fabric. Methods are included such as cross dyeing, crimping and mark making on fabric, which can be used in conjunction with screenprinting. Drawing on the author's over forty years of experience, it shares her practical tips and ideas for both the traditional processes of screenprinting and the latest techniques that embrace contemporary practice ready for a new textile audience.
Author: Colleen M. Conway
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 233
ISBN-13: 0190626879
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This book traces the retelling of the biblical story from Judges 4-5 in ancient retellings of the Bible, visual art, poems, plays, and novels. The books shows how these cultural productions of an old biblical story intersect with broader conversations about the often conflicted, and sometimes violent, relationship between women and men"--
Author: Susan Yeates
Publisher: New Generation Publishing
Published: 2017-01-05
Total Pages: 278
ISBN-13: 1787192571
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn essential guide to creating and marketing a printmaking business Learn to Earn from Printmaking explores how you can turn a relaxing and creative hobby into an enjoyable small business enterprise. It will take your creative printmaking skills and teach you all you need to know about selling your work, marketing yourself and your business, teaching successful courses and creating a life where being a printmaker pays the bills (or at least your materials bill!). Learn to Earn from Printmaking is packed full of practical tips and information and covers: The products that you could create through printmaking A range of ways to sell your prints and printed products Methods for promoting yourself and your work Advice on running your own business How to run great printmaking courses and workshops Tips and insights from practising printmakers Plus much, much more! This book is suitable for new printmakers looking to earn a living from their prints and other products, recent printmaking graduates, anyone selling their work for the first time, established printmakers looking to teach courses and any artist wishing to promote themselves and sell more work. Learn how to earn a living from printmaking and enjoy yourself along the way! About the Author: Susan Yeates is a printmaker, tutor and author. She has published three books including the Amazon no. 1 bestseller Learning Linocut, which provides a comprehensive introduction to relief printing. www.introductiontoprintmaking.com | www.magenta-sky.com
Author: Jane Stobart
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2021-12-09
Total Pages: 252
ISBN-13: 1789941016
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn essential guide to sketchbooks and their complete record of the creative process. Sketchbooks are an essential part of the creative process for artists of all disciplines, ranging from textiles and jewellery to interior design, printmaking and ceramics. The sketchbook is a complete record of the creative process which, it can even be argued, could even be more important than the finished object at the end of this process. This book is a vital resource for artists of all levels including students, makers and collectors, as it not only gives practical advice about building your own sketchbooks but also provides examples of different artists' working methods. Extraordinary Sketchbooks takes you through different themes and functions for sketchbooks, including drawing to collect visual research, course work, developing concepts and suggestions for making simple and quick visuals into exciting images. For inspiration, explore the gallery of work from a range of artists including recent graduates, practising artists, lecturers and working professionals form a variety of art and design industries. This is an essential creative resource for artists everywhere.
Author: Brian Shure
Publisher:
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCultural Writing. Art. Includes a DVD. Brian Shure has expanded and revised his popular CHINE COLLE: A PRINTER'S HANDBOOK to create the fourth book in Crown Point's MAGICAL SECRETS series. In this new edition, Shure gives step-by-step instructions for printing and pasting to a support sheet, and adapts chine colle techniques for working with collage and mounting paper, fabric, and other materials with or without a press. Additional chapters discuss sizing paper or fabric, gold leafing, and scroll mounting. Examples of chine colle prints and step-by-step techniques are illustrated in color.
