Making Woodblock Prints

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Making Woodblock Prints
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Merlyn Chesterman
By (author) Rod Nelson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:112
Dimensions(mm): Height 242,Width 172
Category/GenrePrints and printmaking
ISBN/Barcode 9781847979032
ClassificationsDewey:760
Audience
General
Illustrations Halftones, color; Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publication Date 23 February 2015
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Woodblock printing is an ancient art form, which produces beautiful, subtle and lively pieces with just a few simple materials. This book introduces the art, and shares technical information and ideas for those with more experience. A wide range of exciting examples of printed woodcuts are shown along with advice on materials and tools, and a step-by-step guide to sharpening. Techniques to achieve quality prints and perfect registration are covered too. Drawing on the vibrant living traditions from China and Japan, it is both a technical guide and in inspiration. Includes: . A wide range of exciting examples of printed woodcuts . Advice on materials and tools, and a step-by-step guide to sharpening . Techniques to achieve quality prints and perfect registration . Description of editioning conventions AUTHOR: Merlyn Chesterman and Rod Nelson are both printmakers with long experience of the art and craft and have exhibited their work internationally. They both currently teach woodblock printmaking privately and at West Dean College. Merlyn is on the council of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers SELLING POINTS: . A practical and inspirational guide to the ancient art form of woodblock printing . Essentially aimed at the beginner, this mew book will also be of interest to all printers and artists and those interested in the Japanese and Chinese cultures and arts . Gives a wide range of exciting examples of printed woodcuts and gives advice on tools and materials . Beautifully illustrated . Both authors show their work internationally 160 colour

Author Biography

Merlyn Chesterman is a printmaker with a long experience of the art and craft, and exhibits her work internationally. Merlyn currently teaches woodblock printmaking privately and at West Dean College. Merlyn is on the council of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers. Rod Nelson is a printmaker with a long experience of the art and craft, and exhibits his work internationally. Rod currently teaches woodblock printmaking privately and at West Dean College.