The Woodcut Artist’s Handbook

Description

Author: George A. Walker
Pages: 168
Size: 6 1/4″ x 9 1/2″ x 1/2″

A clearly written and meticulously illustrated reference for woodcut techniques and printmaking.

The history of the woodcut goes back over a thousand years. Working carefully with great precision, the woodcut artist carves a mirror image of a design on wood or other suitable material. Then the design is inked and pressed against paper. The technique allows the artist to create an almost unlimited number of impressions of the same work. The precision of the work and the ability of the artist to create multiple impressions allow many fine woodcut artists to create pieces at a reasonable price that an average collector can afford.