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 patterns or bundled groupings to get that classic block print look for wallpaper, book illustrations, framing prints, greeting cards, gift wrap, fabric prints, and so much more! Throughout the book, find inspiration from selected works of block print artists from around the world. The new, easy-to-use block printing materials are great for beginners and skilled artists alike. Make your mark with Block Print!
By:
Andrea Lauren
Imprint: Rockport Publishers Inc.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 216mm,
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 544g
ISBN: 9781631591136
ISBN 10: 1631591134
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 23 March 2016
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction Materials Tools RulesChapter One: Art FoamFoam Tiles: Delftware Simple Cut Shapes: Oranges and Lemons Multicolor Printing: Palm Planter Stained-Glass Print: ToucanChapter Two: Block Prints One-Color Block Print with a Rainbow Roll Color Variation: Rabbit Moon Multicolor Interlocking Block Print: Amsterdam Spot Color Print: Feathers Two-Color Printing: Ukulele Hand-Colored Linocut: Coral Reef Linocut with Chine-Collé: Sailboat Transparent Ink Print: Sea Horses Key Block Linocut with Spot Colors: Robin’s Nest Reduction Linocut: Cat Three-Color Linocut: Retro Flower Vase Two-Plate Jigsaw Print: Bird on a BranchChapter Three: Stamps and Combined TechniquesPrinting in Repeat: Owl Stamps Premade Stamp with Carved Stamp: Trees Combining Foam, Stamps, and Carved Blocks: AbstractChapter Four: Artist GalleryMariann Johansen-Ellis Bridget Farmer Nick Morley Hitomi Murakami Teresa Winchester Linda Cote Amy Rice Giuliana Lazzerini Mike Schultz Evelyne Mary Glossary Printmaking Resources Printmaking Societies and Courses Printing Supplies Acknowledgments About the Author Index
Andrea Lauren is a London-born printmaker and fabric designer who now lives in the United States. Her digitally printed fabric is available from Spoonflower. A selection of her original art prints are available at the AG Gallery - Brooklyn, NY, the Collector Art Shop - Berkeley, CA, Art Star - Philadelphia, PA, the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative - Chicago, IL, and Whist - Asheville, NC. You can also find her on her website andrealauren.com and on Instagram @inkprintrepeat, where she shares her enthusiasm for printmaking.
