Beginner's Guide to Linocut

Susan Yeates

ISBN 10: 1782215840 / ISBN 13: 9781782215844

Published by Search Press Ltd, GB, 2018

About this Item

Master the basics and beyond of linocutting with expert tutor and artist, Susan Yeates.Linocut and screenprinting have undergone a resurgence in recent years. This book teaches the basic techniques for learning to make your own prints under the guidance and tutelage of expert teacher and artist Susan Yeates.Susan, who also runs the popular 30 Day Sketchbook Challenge, and authored the title Sketchbook Challenge (9781800920453), explains the rudiments of linocutting, and guides you through ten practical and attainable projects including greeting cards, artworks to frame, labels for jam jars, seed packets and bags or tea towels to print and give as personalised presents.There are handy tips and suggestions throughout the book and each project begins with a list of tools and materials needed.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781782215844

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Beginner's Guide to Linocut
• Publisher: Search Press Ltd, GB
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1782215840
• ISBN 13: 9781782215844
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 372 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Learn to create beautiful and practical linocut prints at home with this contemporary guide to a well-loved traditional art form.

Linocut and screenprinting have undergone a resurgence in recent years; this book teaches the basic techniques for learning to make your own prints at home, under the guidance and tutelage of expert teacher and artist Susan Yeates.

Susan, who runs her own print business, Magenta Sky, explains the rudiments of linocutting, and guides the reader through ten practical and attainable projects including creating gift cards, artworks to frame and bags or tea towels to print and give as personalized presents.

About the Author

Susan Yeates is a printmaker, tutor and published author. She has written and self-published four books including Learning Linocut (2011), an Amazon no. 1 best-selling printmaking book providing a comprehensive introduction to relief printing and Learn to Earn from Printmaking - An essential guide to creating and marketing a printmaking business (2016).

Susan has been printmaking since she was at school, obtained a printmaking degree from Loughborough University and has been teaching printmaking courses and workshops since 2003. Susan has also had experience running numerous other businesses in different industries including a digital marketing business and training business.

Susan lives and works in Woking in Surrey, UK and continues to teach printmaking.