Linocut Printmaking: A guide to creating beautiful prints

Step inside this must-have guide to discover how professional printmakers create their impressive linocut designs, and learn how to make your own beautiful prints.

Skilled printmaker Gareth Barnes, aka Spindle Printer, shares the tools and materials you need to get started, alongside step-by-step methods for using them. This is followed by eight easy-to-follow tutorials from global printmakers, walking you through a range of techniques and styles, including multi-block, reduction, jigsaw, and repeating pattern. Each tutorial is packed full of expert advice alongside photography of the process in action, with print designs featuring flora and fauna, cute cats, whimsical portraits, and a stunning gradient sunset scene. With inspirational prints and invaluable tips, this book is an essential resource for printmakers of all abilities.

• Introductory chapters covering the essentials
• Eight step-by-step tutorials for stunning linocut prints
• A variety of linocut techniques and styles to build your skills
• Detailed guidance and advice from professional printmakers
• Full-colour photography and artwork

FEATURING:
Gareth Barnes, Spindle Printer
Anna Hermsdorf
Layla Khani
Mary Ann Testagrossa
Esther van Dam, Studio Tokek

Product details
Softback 168 pages
Dimensions: 226mm x 177mm
Paper quality: Full-color premium paper pages
ISBN: 978-1-915992-20-8