
Lithography
An Artist Guide
The Crowood Press Ltd
Published on 1. September 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-7198-4234-4 (ISBN)
Description
Learn the versatile art of lithography and explore its expressive potential
This practical book explains how to create and print your own lithographs. With clear step-by-step sequences, it explains the full process that depends fundamentally on water not mixing with grease. It includes new methods and ideas in an up-to-date practical guide that covers everything from studio set-up through to mixing inks for edition printing, and then explains alternative techniques such as Lo-shu washes, negative drawing, transfers and Maniere Noire. This book is an invaluable reference as you explore the beautiful and expressive potential of one of the oldest printmaking techniques.
The processes - stone lithography, ball-grained plates (aluminium and zincography) and photoplates
Inks and paper - edition printing, multiple transfer techniques and alternative drawing materials
Recipes - quick reference guide and reminder for mixing etches, processing chemicals, mixing tusche and making drawing materials
This practical book explains how to create and print your own lithographs. With clear step-by-step sequences, it explains the full process that depends fundamentally on water not mixing with grease. It includes new methods and ideas in an up-to-date practical guide that covers everything from studio set-up through to mixing inks for edition printing, and then explains alternative techniques such as Lo-shu washes, negative drawing, transfers and Maniere Noire. This book is an invaluable reference as you explore the beautiful and expressive potential of one of the oldest printmaking techniques.
The processes - stone lithography, ball-grained plates (aluminium and zincography) and photoplates
Inks and paper - edition printing, multiple transfer techniques and alternative drawing materials
Recipes - quick reference guide and reminder for mixing etches, processing chemicals, mixing tusche and making drawing materials
Reviews / Votes
Clear, thoughtful and thorough writing make this an excellent starter manual for the raw beginner and a useful resource for the more experienced printmaker. -- Elspeth Lamb, Printmaking Today * Printmaking Today *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Ramsbury
United Kingdom
Illustrations
200 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
510 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7198-4234-4 (9780719842344)
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E-Book
09/2023
The Crowood Press Ltd
€20.99
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Persons
Based at The Lemonade Press in Bristol, where they teach and develop their own art practice and research.
Stephanie Turnbull is based at The Lemonade Press in Bristol, with Catherine Ade
Stephanie Turnbull is based at The Lemonade Press in Bristol, with Catherine Ade