Linocut for Artists and Designers

by Nick Morley

Overview

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 backed up with clear, step-by-step instructions and over 300 colour illustrations make this an essential guide to the vibrant and exciting art of linocut.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785001468
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	06/30/2016
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	300
Sales rank:	817,675
File size:	49 MB
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About the 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.