Printmaking in the Sun

Welden, Dan; Muir, Pauline; Weldon, Dan

ISBN 10: 0823042928 / ISBN 13: 9780823042920

Published by Watson-Guptill, 2001

Book shows general signs of use and handling. May have light wear on the cover or edges and minimal writing or highlighting. Binding remains tight, and pages are clean and readable. Seller Inventory # CTXV.0823042928.G

Synopsis:

Solarplate is a versatile and expressive new art medium. This book demonstrates how to use this simple technique to transform original drawings, photocopies, digital images, and photographs into high quality, finished prints. It explains how to use household items as equipment for printmaking, and gives step-by-step instructions for techniques, illustrated with color and b&w photos and examples. Of interest to students and experienced printmakers, photographers, and artists of all kinds. Welden has been working with solarplate printmaking since he created the technique in 1972. Muir is a printmaker and freelance writer. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About the Author: Dan Welden, the creator of the solarplate printing technique, is an artist and teacher who conducts workshops widely and directs Hampton Editions Ltd., located in Sag Harbor, New York. Pauline Muir, a biologist, teacher, printmaker, and writer promotes nontoxic printmaking through her solarplate workshops held in South Australia.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Printmaking in the Sun
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good