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  • Publisher: Search Press
  • Edition: BB Hardback
  • Publication: 21 March 2024
  • ISBN 13/EAN: 9781800920972
  • Stock: Temporarily Out of Stock
  • Size: 204x260 mm
  • Illustrations: 160
  • Pages: 160
  • RRP: $49.99
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Nature Imprinted

$49.99

A complete guide to lino printing, with 10 nature-inspired designs by Jane Spink

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Book Description

A project-by-project guide to lino printing, with designs inspired by the natural world.

Capture the beautiful natural world with printmaking linocut blocks from Inky Dog Studio's Jane Spink. Learn to make your own linocut blocks of the world all around you.

Jane Spink, founder of dynamic and successful Inky Dog Studio, shares her working process for creating her stunning prints inspired by the natural world. Be taken through the initial sketches and inspirational photos, explore different linocut 'doodles' to discover your favourite marks to carve, then ultimately carve the final design onto a block.

Following an inspirational chapter and demo exercise on key linocut techniques, Jane guides you through 10 striking projects, each adding useful skills as you proceed. In this way, you build and develop your carving and printing skills at your own pace, while creating a remarkable work of art. Learn to carve birds, flowers, leaves and more, and simultaneously see how to make negative images, incorporate different colours and make complex versions.

From ready-to-use templates for all the projects, you can start making your own print blocks, and learn tips for developing the skills to create your own.

This is a gorgeous, highly visually intuitive how-to book that breaks away from the dry step-by-step guide, and will be a springboard for you to set out on, or advance further along, your own nature-inspired linocut journey.

"There is such joy in making a piece of art which is entirely yours: the outcome of a personal journey of creation which starts off as a mere idea in your mind’s eye; an idea which you take through the various stages of development, before creating a real-life, tangible piece of art, in every way personal to you."

"... My mission is to try and interpret the many incredibly beautiful markings and textures I see on the plants and animals around me, into the simplified marks that make up my prints."

Table of Contents

Introduction

What is linocutting?

Tools & equipment

Inks

Surfaces

Techniques
Demo project

Design & inspiration

PROJECTS:
No. 1: First Carves
No. 2: Plant Therapy
No. 3: A Study in Lino
No. 4: Getting Bolder
No. 5: It's All in the Details
No. 6: Let's Add colour
No. 7: My Walk Today
No. 8: More Blocks, Please
No. 9: Inspired by My Garden
No. 10: Mixing It Up!

Troubleshooting

Last word: taking it further

Templates

Index

Extra Information

Click Here to view the Errata slip for this title.

About the Author

About Jane Spink

Jane is a UK-based artist and printmaker. After gaining a degree in Textile Design from Central Saint Martins in the 1980s, Jane worked as a freelance textile and graphic designer for almost 20 years, followed by 16 years of teaching art in schools. Jane set up her own art/printmaking practice, Inky Dog Studio, in 2018. Within very little time, Jane's stunning work has generated a passionate following worldwide, with over 100,000 followers on Instagram alone.

Jane lives and works in the historic market town of Rayleigh, Essex, UK.

@inkydogstudio
www.inkydogstudio.com

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Customer Review

This book is beautifully presented with lovely illustrations of Janes work.

One can clearly see Janes love for this art form. She reassures the reader that the technique she presents in this book is inexpensive, so anyone could start and enjoy this form of art.

I started reading this book back to front beginning at the Trouble shooting section hoping to save myself some most likely unavoidable mistakes. It is reassuring to see that even professionals make mistakes and that these can be rectified.

Then I had a look at the short introduction to what is linocut and its brief history; followed by very clear information on tools and equipment. The list of different cutting tools available and the exact sizes Jane used, is very helpful as potentially one only need three cutting tools to achieve all the projects in this book.

The idea of using other inks not just printing inks is also enlightening. As a seasoned crafter I already own some of the ink pads mentioned and could use what I already have to start with.

Jane also explains very simply different paper that could be used and effects one could achieve with them.

In the Techniques section, Jane encourages to try playing with the tools and engage in mark making to achieve different effects and develop own style. The Demo project takes the reader by the hand, showing step by step the basic process and techniques. This section is clearly illustrated and packed with tips. I particularly like the Advantages and disadvantages sections, as these could save a beginner from some potential pitfalls.

In the Design and inspiration section, Jane encourages the reader to use personal inspiration like photos and sketchbooks.

There are 10 projects for us to have a go at, all well explained and each build on previously used skills. I cant wait to have a go and start using my own ideas following Janes advice and guidance.

I have a couple other books on linocut but this one is just perfect for the beginner. It is not overloaded with information, giving enough guidance and info to have a successful go at this beautiful art form. It would make a perfect gift to anyone starting their journey in lino cutting or a reluctant printmaker wishing to take some inspiration from nature. A fantastic addition to anyones artistic library.


Would you like to learn linocut printing from an expert? Search Press has just the book for you! In Nature Imprinted, UK artist and author Jane Spink shepherds readers through the process of creating linocut blocks, and details how to use them to make lovely prints that reflect the beauty of the natural world. 
You'll learn to carve birds, flowers, leaves and more while building your skill set with each project. As Jane declares in the book's opening, I will never stop being amazed at the potential this process offers to create new ideas. From strong, simple and graphic, to the capacity for achieving the finest details, linocut printing is a wonderful technique for creating many, many different styles of artwork.
She says you don't need to spend a lot to get started and suggests purchasing a simple kit... that's always welcome news when trying a new hobby. I found it interesting to read about the tools, inks and papers, and how to handle them. For example, pressing tools range from a simple wooden spoon to book presses, or printing and etching presses that can cost up to a hundred thousand dollars! Techniques are presented one by one and there is also a handy troubleshooting section. A template is included for each design. By the way, prints don't have to be black and white...vivid colors can be used too.  
Enjoy a flipthrough video on the book's Amazon page where there are already 26 verified reviews. Each one is 5 stars - it doesn't get much better than that! Also, check out Jane Spink's website, Inky Dog Studio, and her very popular Instagram feed... she is @inkydogstudio. 

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