This survey of woodcut illustration as practiced in the 1920s abounds in outstanding works by artists from around the world. Nearly 200 illustrations - rendered in two-color images as well as in an eight-page full-color insert - include landscapes and street scenes, portraits, and book illustrations by Rockwell Kent, Rudolph Ruzicka, William Zorach, Eric Gill, and other artists. Organized by country, the book reviews the work of artists from several...

An indispensable guide to creating woodcut masterpieces, this volume offers instructions ranging from using the simplest strokes to making intricate multicolor print blocks. Detailed, easy-to-follow instructions are complemented by ninety-eight illustrations, most of them in color. "I love the woodcut as a form of artistic expression because it requires the simplest materials and comparative muscular strength," observes author Hans Alexander Mueller....

Learn to create unique, contemporary works of art with traditional carving tools and printmaking techniques. Step-by-step projects and creative lino prints make it fun and easy.
Aspiring artists, illustrators, art students, and art hobbyists will discover how to use basic carving tools and techniques to design and create custom lino prints for distinctive works of art. Practical instruction combined with approachable...

Originally published in 1845 as The Principles & Practice of Art: With Illustrations Drawn and Engraved by the Author, this enduring guide is the work of an English painter and lithographer. J. D. Harding wrote several popular books on art instruction, and this volume constitutes one of his finest. A comprehensive manual geared toward practicing artists, the book features 24 black-and-white plates of illustrations by Harding that elucidate his observations...

At over 400 pages and packed with 1000 full-color photos and illustrations, this is truly the category-defining book on the subject of printmaking. Perfect for students and casual and professional artists, with lots of great reference information for print collectors as well, this is the ultimate guide to the ins and outs of every variety of printmaking practiced today. In addition to in-depth step-by-step instructions, The Printmaking Bible features...

Go behind the scenes in the creation of incredible pieces of design and art with Paper and Ink Workshop. This book discusses silkscreen, letterpress, and woodblock printing, and explains the techniques needed to produce the final prints. You will not only be amazed and inspired, but also able to quickly take the knowledge learned and apply it to your own work and projects. Get empowered with a new set of tools to help you tackle your client's projects,...

Learn to create classic block print patterns for greeting cards, wallpaper, book illustrations and more with Andrea Lauren's easy step-by-step instruction! Artist and Designer Lauren shows you simple techniques for creating your own printing blocks out of art-foam. With no cutting and chiseling, these art-foam blocks can be made into shapes and patterns using only scissors and a pencil. Use these printing blocks, or purchased stamps, to create repeat...

The ultimate rubber stamping workshop at your fingertips-with nineteen innovative projects, boundless inspiration, and sound how-to advice. Rubber stampers of all abilities will find themselves turning to The Rubber Stamper's Bible time and time again for essential how-to advice, design tips, projects to make, and inspiration that will take their creations to new levels. Talented crafter Francoise Read takes the reader from the must-know basics...

Is this you?-You bought a Cricut Machine.-You can't set it up properly and it often brings errors-You watch blogs and Youtube videos trying to understand how to use it with little to no success-You can't get your head around the damn thing ..How is it that, no matter what you do, you seem to always have problems with Cricut and Design Space?I know the feeling ..I used to stay up all night watching Youtube videos trying to figure out the settings ..The...

Have you ever wandered to cut and create amazing crafts using different materials? Are you looking for new project ideas to create with your Cricut Machine? If you are looking for simple techniques to create customized Cricut Projects then this Complete Guide is the right for you! Start creating your handmade products, with this complete book you won't feel lost in between steps. This step-by-step guide will explain in detail how to get started with...