Inspired Artist: Block Print for Beginners - Elise Young

Designed for aspiring artists, Block Print for Beginners by Elise Young offers a contemporary route into traditional lino printing, guiding you from initial design through to carving and printing your own relief works. The book explores how to work with traditional tools and techniques, then moves into using different inks to help you achieve the best print results.

Alongside step-by-step printmaking techniques and projects, it progresses from basic block prints to more advanced approaches such as printing repeated patterns. You’ll also find ideas for applying your prints across creative projects including stationery, wrapping paper and wallpaper, making it a practical choice for anyone looking to develop skills and build confidence through repeatable processes.

Key features

• Step-by-step printmaking techniques and projects
• Covers designing and carving lino blocks using traditional tools and techniques
• Guidance on working with various inks for print results
• Includes advanced techniques such as printing repeated patterns
• Project ideas for stationery, wrapping paper and wallpaper
• Colour illustrations
• ISBN: 9781633228887

Specifications

• Author: Elise Young
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 144
• Publisher: Quarto
• Publication date: 30 March 2021

Sizing

222 x 296 x 9 mm

Rackhams Reference : 21W19RIMZE