Read more
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 step-by-step projects and
inspirational imagery guide readers on an engaging, easy-to-follow exploration of block printing.
Following
an introduction to essential materials, such as printmaking inks, linoleum blocks, carving tools, and papers,
Block Print for Beginners demonstrates how to get from uncarved block to finished print, including
transferring a drawing,
carving the block,
working with inks, and
achieving the best print results. Once comfortable with the basics, aspiring printmakers can move on to explore a series of
step-by-step tutorials for creating a variety of lino prints with blocks they can use over and over again.
From
basic block prints to more advanced techniques, such as
printing in repeated patterns and creating stationery, wrapping paper, wallpaper, and more,
Block Print for Beginners provides a fresh, contemporary, and enjoyable approach to learning this time-treasured art form.
The
Inspired Artist series invites art hobbyists and casual art enthusiasts to have fun learning basic art concepts, relaxing into the creative process to make art in a playful, contemporary style. Also from the series, find even more artistic inspiration with:
Draw Every Little Thing,
Paint Every Little Thing, and
Watercolor Painting at Home.
List of contents
Introduction How to Use This Book
Finding Inspiration
Tools & Materials
Fundamental Techniques
Basic Block PrintsOne-color Block Print
Two-color Block Print
Multicolor Interlocking Block Print
Traditional Carving Block Print
Hand-colored Block Print
Mosaic-effect Block Print
Rainbow Roll Block Print
Puzzle-cut Block Print
Multiplate Block Print
Reduction Block Print
Techniques Using Block & StampPrinting Abstract Forms
Printing in Repeated Patterns
Printing with Colorful Stamp Ink
Printing Collage Pieces
Creative Ideas for Carved BlocksBookplate
Thank-you Card
Wrapping Paper
Tea Towel
Wallpaper Glossary
Printmaking Resources
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the author
Elise Young is a creator and printmaker living and working in Toronto, Canada. She makes art under her studio name, Bloomingprint, which she established in 2016. Currently, she also works with several companies as a pattern designer. Her work is mainly inspired by nature, especially florals and botanical elements. She hopes to enrich people’s daily lives and provide joyful moments through her artwork. When she isn’t carving the block, she loves to travel and spend quality time with her family. You can find her recent work on Instagram @bloomingprint.
Summary
Inspired Artist: Block Print for Beginners teaches beginners how to design and carve their own lino blocks and create a variety of unique, customizable art prints.
Additional text
"I walked away from the book not only feeling inspired but also supported that I could actually whip up some unique stamps of my own that I could use again and again in my work."
