Block Print Magic: The Essential Guide to Designing, Carving,

Block Print Magic: The Essential Guide to Designing, Carving, and Taking Your Artwork Further with Relief Printing
Block Print Magic is an essential guide to the techniques of linoleum block printing, including 17 captivatingÂ step-by-step projectsÂ and the works and insights of talented printmakers for inspiration and visual demonstration.

Block Print Magic is the perfect reference for a wide range of printmaking enthusiasts. The easy-to-follow illustrated instruction takes you through every step of the process, beginning with choosing and caring for tools and setting up a studio, through design essentials, carving techniques, and printing techniques. Those techniques include multi-block printing, reduction cuts, puzzle blocks, and rainbow-roll printing. Advanced carving techniques for creating textures, crosshatching, and three-dimensional shading will give you the opportunity to expand and strengthen your expertise.

Among the visually stunning projects you'll learn to create:
- Colorful, multi-block hex sign
- Reduction cut sunflowers print
- One-page pocket zine from a single block
- Fabric wall hanging embellished with embroidery
Along with author Emily Howard's own work, artist spotlights feature interviews with and examples of work by five other contemporary artistsâ€”Lili Arnold, Jen Hewett, Kelli MacConnell, Derrick Riley, and Aftyn Shahâ€”as a means of clarifying how each technique can be used in different ways.

Block Print Magic is a must-have addition to any printmaker's bookshelf.
Country USA
Brand Rockport Publishers
Manufacturer Rockport Publishers
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781631596155
Model 9781631596155
ReleaseDate 2019-02-12
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781631596155

Country	USA
Brand	Rockport Publishers
Manufacturer	Rockport Publishers
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781631596155
Model	9781631596155
ReleaseDate	2019-02-12
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781631596155

Block Print Magic: The Essential Guide to Designing, Carving, and Taking Your Artwork Further with Relief Printing