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Woodcut Artist´s Handbook: Techniques and Tools for Relief Printmaking
George A. Walker
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Description for Woodcut Artist´s Handbook: Techniques and Tools for Relief Printmaking
Paperback. The Woodcut Artist's Handbook provides the basics of the craft with a detailed analysis of its tools and media. Num Pages: 184 pages, 150 b&w illus. BIC Classification: AFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 160 x 13. Weight in Grams: 524.
The history of woodcuts goes back more than a thousand years. Working carefully and with great precision, the woodcut artist carves a mirror image of a design on wood or other suitable material. The design is then inked and pressed against paper. The technique allows the artist to create an almost unlimited number of impressions of the same work. The precision of the work and the ability of the artist to create multiple impressions allow many fine woodcut artists to create pieces at a reasonable price, which an average collector can afford. The Woodcut Artist's Handbook provides the basics of ... Read more
The history of woodcuts goes back more than a thousand years. Working carefully and with great precision, the woodcut artist carves a mirror image of a design on wood or other suitable material. The design is then inked and pressed against paper. The technique allows the artist to create an almost unlimited number of impressions of the same work. The precision of the work and the ability of the artist to create multiple impressions allow many fine woodcut artists to create pieces at a reasonable price, which an average collector can afford. The Woodcut Artist's Handbook provides the basics of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Firefly Books Ltd Canada
Number of pages
184
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
523g
Number of Pages
184
Place of Publication
Ontario, Canada
ISBN
9781554076352
SKU
V9781554076352
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About George A. Walker
George A. Walker is an award-winning wood engraver, book artist and illustrator who teaches book arts and printmaking at the Ontario College of Art and Design. He regularly exhibits his wood engravings and limited-edition books internationally.
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