Learn about the art of woodblock printing and how to make your own pieces in this beautifully illustrated guide

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. Drawing on the vibrant living traditions from China and Japan, it is both a technical guide and an inspiration. Included is a wide range of exciting examples of printed woodcuts, along with advice on materials and tools, and a step-by-step guide to sharpening. Read up on techniques used to achieve quality prints and perfect registration. Finally, there is a description of editioning conventions.

Author: Merlyn Chesterman, Rod Nelson
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
Published: 02/23/2015
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.60w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781847979032

About the Author
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.