In this book, Mark Graver puts the case for non-toxic printmaking and then discusses the various technical factors (both materials and equipment) to consider when etching with acrylic resists, making aquatints, etching in general, using drypoint, engraving, making mezzotints and collagraphs and using photopolymers as well as combining various printmaking techniques. There is also information on various inks and health and safety measures in the printing workshop. All in all, this book contains everything you need to know to clean up your printmaking practice.
Promotion info
Health and environmental issues in printmaking are increasingly important A new title in the popular Printmaking Handbooks series Highly illustrated with the work of artists from around the world A practical as well as inspirational book
Author description
Mark Graver is an English printmaker who is currently working in New Zealand. He has masters degree from Camberwell College of Arts and he is a frequent contributor to various printmaking journals. Winner of the Lessedra World mini print competition 2010.
Mark runs nontoxic printmaking courses from Wharepuke Print Studio and teaches Printmaking part time at NorthTec, Kerikeri, NZ.
