Archive for category Subject: Printmaking
Practical Mixed-Media Printmaking Techniques || Sarah Riley
Posted by henry in Author: Sarah Riley, Medium: Printmaking, Publisher: A&C Black, Subject: Printmaking on January 25, 2012
Black’s have always had a strong line in books on printmaking and this welcome addition looks at ways of working with a variety of low-cost materials.
Printmaking is a very technical medium, and I’m not really qualified to comment on the quality of the advice offered here, but I can say that the book is nicely produced and copiously illustrated and that there is a nice progress from relatively simple instruction to consideration of the work of a variety of practitioners in the field.
Non-Toxic Printmaking || Mark Graver
Posted by henry in Author: Mark Graver, Medium: Printmaking, Publisher: A&C Black, Series: Printmaking Handbook, Subject: Printmaking on February 1, 2011
Say what? Seriously, any experienced printmaker will know that the craft can involve some serious hazards from the chemicals and acids that are used and that even casual working needs serious planning and the establishment of some kind of studio area where these things can be handled, contained and disposed of.
For those without access to that kind of facility, perhaps working casually at home, or with health issues that add to the danger, Mark Graver looks at things like acrylic resists, grounds and aquatints as well as non-acidic etching techniques and the use of water-based inks.
As you’d expect from this authoritative series, this is a perfectly serious look at safer techniques and is fully illustrated with the work of contemporary printmakers who demonstrate that there’s no need to compromise on artistic quality just because you choose not to poison yourself and the environment.
Hybrid Prints || Megan Fishpool
Posted by henry in Author: Megan Fishpool, Medium: Printmaking, Publisher: A&C Black, Series: Printmaking Handbook, Subject: Printmaking on January 26, 2010
Black’s excellent and developing series of Printmaking Handbooks is producing some little gems.
Although it can only be an introduction, Megan Fishpool goes a long way towards explaining the processes and practicalities of the complex hybrid print process and manages to cover most forms from stereoscopic and lenticular to intaglio and colagraph. Clearly written, and well researched and illustrated, this is an invaluable guide to a difficult subject.
Print Workshops Directory || Sean Rorke
Posted by henry in Author: Sean Rorke, Publisher: A&C Black, Subject: Printmaking on January 26, 2010
I’m not sure that you can really review a directory, but it’s at least worth noting that such a thing exists.
If you’re a student of printmaking without access to your own equipment, this will give you a list of establishments across the country where you can access both equipment and the skills and advice of experienced printmakers.
