Cover art for Linocut for Artists and Designers
Published
Crowoodpre, July 2016
ISBN
9781785001451
Format
Softcover, 176 pages
Dimensions
28cm × 22cm × 1.3cm

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Linocut is used to stunning effect by artists, illustrators and designers because of its strong graphic qualities, accessibility and versatility. Whether you are printing by hand on your kitchen table or on a press in a print studio, this book gets you started and goes on to explore the myriad creative applications of linocut.

It encourages you to experiment with different approaches to image making and explores new ways of thinking about how linocut can be used. Nick Morley shares his experience and specialist knowledge to make this practical guide an essential companion for everyone interested in this addictive and absorbing medium. . Detailed information on which tools to buy, where to find the best materials, and how to set up your working space. . Clear, step-by-step instructions to a series of projects that develop your techniques and ideas. . Over 300 colour illustrations, and profiles of eight international linocut practitioners provide insight and inspiration. AUTHOR: Nick Morley is a linocut artist whose prints are collected internationally. As well as illustrating for leading publishing houses, he regularly teaches workshops, curates exhibitions and writes articles and a blog on printmaking. He recently set up Hello Print Studio, a printmaking studio in Margate, England, a communal studio for artists and designers who want to make prints. SELLING POINTS: . An essential guide to the vibrant and exciting art of linocut. . Will be of great interest to all artists, designers and illustrators interested in printing. . Different approaches to image making are covered along with new ways of how linocut can be used. . Includes step-by-step instructions to a series of projects that develop ideas and techniques. . Superbly illustrated with over 300 colour photographs. . Nick Morley is an international linocut artist and has set up his own communal printmaking studio for artists and designers. 300 illustrations

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