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Utilizing the combined experience of three traditional artists turned digital imaging pioneers, Digital Art Studio champions combining traditional art techniques with digital media. From their unique position as artists, educators, and technology consultants, the authors provide a wide range of ways to integrate digital processes, using them in unusual and challenging ways to reinvent traditional art techniques. The computer is profiled as the ultimate mixed-media machine, allowing the artist to readily combine an unbelievable array of media. The book covers the basic processes for preparing commercially available surfaces (canvas and watercolor and printmaking papers) and custom surfaces (handmade papers, wood, leather, and antique fabrics). More advanced methods are covered, including transferring digital images to absorbent surfaces and transferring digital images to three-dimensional surfaces. A showcase of the work of artists who have combined digital and traditional materials to produce outstanding work will inspire all artists, new and seasoned alike, to explore the new world of mixing traditional art with digital media. ... Read more

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Truly inspiring book for this interesting art technique
I have a few books on the subject of combining inkjet printing with traditional art materials (there aren't many) most of which are very disappointing.This is a diamond in a sea of sand and stands head and shoulder above the nearest rival.

The book is printed on good paper with decent sized examples of the three authors work.It's very logically laid out starting with the basics and progressing in complexity, without being at all condescending.It covers substrates (printing surfaces) you can buy and then moves on to preparing your own surfaces for your art work.The progression from chapter to chapter is logical and adds another level of (easy to understand) complexity to this interesting and varied art technique.As you can `look inside' the book on Amazon, I won't go into the content of each chapter, suffice to say they are all very interesting.Each chapter has great commentary and instructions with step by step illustrations and a list of materials used.They also have a `Tips' section, a `Creative Explorations' section (ideas of variations and what you can explore next) as well as a `Trouble Shooting' where appropriate.

The level of detail described with each technique is fantastic and never leaves you confused.I have been truly inspired by this book and cannot recommend it enough.A clear five star rating!

Perfect for including your photos in your artworks
Digital Art Studio is so rich in useful content that any artist wanting to apply his or her photography to great effect will benefit from study of the authors' many techniques for transferring images to virtually any ground: paper, metal, ceramics, plastic, and glass.They provide detailed instructions for preparing the grounds to accept the images, instructions which they had to develop themselves during many years of experimentation and consultation with professionals in associated activities. Many artists of distinction would find it difficult to be as generous as Krause, Schminke, and Lhotka are with the techniques behind their fascinating and rapidly developing artworks.(I found Krause at [...], Schminke at [...], and Lhotka at [...].)

Their techniques are useful for applying digital photos to most types of artwork out there today and any one with a digital camera and desktop printer can make use of many of these techniques. But ambitious artists will find techniques and applications that have the potential to make terrific artworks using simple or extraordinary photos. I've just begun to use a few of these techniques and already I am tremendously excited.Many thanks to the authors for their generosity in revealing the fruits of their research and experience.

Inspiring new techniques
Digital Art Studio: Techniques for Combining Inkjet Printing with Traditional Art Materials provides a wide range of interesting and creative techniques for digital imaging that I anticipate will help me to move beyond making simple digital prints that all look exactly alike to creating unique, one of a kind originals.Be warned that some of them require some very specialized materials that aren't cheap or easy to locate, but I anticipate that, for me personally, the results will be worth the effort and I hope will take my work to a new level.

digital art studio
excellent book delivery was prompt actually did not expect it as soon as I got it

very useful
This is a manual that is very clear for image transferring. It also gives many inspirations for any artist to just "do it." ... Read more

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Great ideas for printmaking and installations
This book was recommended by a friend, and so I bought it. It has some unusual uses for printmaking, taking it from 2 to 3-D objects. The photos are in color and the overall quality of the book is good. The ideas are there so you can be inspired to expand your art. However, the text is sometimes short on explaining the techniques, you'll have to experiment a bit. But I love the book, it has inspired me to move beyond the usual. ... Read more

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During the 1930s, the era of the Depression and the New Deal, American artists transformed printmaking into one of the decade's most exciting forms of art. As a cheap, vital, and egalitarian means of artistic expression, prints came close to realizing the ideal of creating "art for the millions." In this dynamic book, Helen Langa shows how innovative printmakers developed "social viewpoint" works that focused on contemporary issues of labor justice, antiracism, and antifascist activism. Discussing artists such as Aaron Douglas, Mabel Dwight, Boris Gorelick, Harry Gottlieb, Elizabeth Olds, Harry Sternberg, Joseph Vogel, and Hale Woodruff, Langa explains how they developed new types of meaningful content, worked in modern, yet accessible, styles, invented new technical processes, and sought fresh strategies for distributing their work to the public. Many, but not all, of the artists she considers worked for the Federal Art Project at the Graphic Arts Division workshop; each struggled to resolve the conflicting goals of reaching a mass audience while also critiquing social injustice and promoting radical idealism.Illustrations: 104 b/w photographs ... Read more

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Leveraging her training as a traditional painter and printmaker, Bonny Lhotka brings new innovations and inventions that combine the best of centuries of printmaking techniques with modern technology to create unique works of art and photography. After years of experimentation and development, these new processes allow alternative photographers, traditional printmakers, and 21st century digital artists to express their creative voice in ways never before possible. Both by adding digital images to their traditional prints and taking their digital works into the tactile world, photographers, printmakers, and artists will find that they can easily add these processes to their studios.

The book covers the basic processes and materials to transfer images to a variety of surfaces, including wood, plaster, stone, and plastic. It moves on to allow the creation of images on metal through either direct printing or transfers using affordable printers.  More advanced processes include the creation of decals, skins, and complex mixed media compositions that are truly unique. For each of the more than 20 individual projects and processes, the book provides step-by-step instructions and tips suitable for professional photographers and artists, interested students, and enthusiastic hobbyists. ... Read more

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Provides a brief history of the Inuit people and discusses their customs as a background for understanding their sculpture, drawing, and printmaking. ... Read more

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Cheap
Sorry but in contrast to the other reviews on this book I found it woeful.I had wanted some analysis and context to German expressionist woodcuts but there is only a flimsy 2 page written article and the rest of the book is made up of poor reproductions of a woodcuts by various artists.The paper is very poor quality and the page finish is flat.The upside of this book is that it was quite cheap but on the whole I think its a dud.

German Expressionist Woodcuts
Bought with Wordless Books and is a fabulous companion... lots of great woodcuts from a priceless era of the art.

If you like woodcuts...
...then this is about the best $10 you can spend. I constantly return to this book for inspiration as it contains tons of examples of major German Expressionists as well as some I had not heard of. There's not much text to read, just page after page of raw woodcut imagery.

my take on this book
very happy with the contents but would like to have known if prints were actual size?

German Expressionist Woodcuts
An excellent introduction to German Expressionist Woodcut artists and easily worth the price. ... Read more

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Presents many procedures for making papers for drawing, painting and printmaking which can also be used to fashion sculpture, fibreworks and other imaginative works. Myriad styles, such as wove, mould-made, papyrus, parchment and paper recycled from junk mail or made from vegetables, are explored. ... Read more

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MAYBE this will help...
This book presents a decent mix of historical and practical information concerning papermaking. 6 color pages of artworks created with paper, the rest is black and white. This book was originally printed in 1978, and reprinted in paperback in 1997. Sounds odd, but not much changes in the field of hand made papermaking. This book is for those who want to create handmade paper for printing or drawing, and goes quite a bit further than some of the 'crafty' scrapbooking publications I have run into. If you love handmade paper, you probably already have it, if not pick yourself up a copy and get motivated.

Papermaking
This book is like a Bibli for papermakers ... Read more

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Bewick's Woodcuts
I've always loved Bewick's woodcuts, and this book and CD make them accessible. I would have liked to see even more included. ... Read more

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• Sixteen new pages and fifty new artworks
• New chapter on an exciting new process, the carborundum print
• Outstanding primer covers all major printmaking processes in one affordable package

Monotype, relief printing, intaglio, collograph, screenprinting, and lithography—all the major printmaking processes are thoroughly explained in this ultra-handy guide. For this revised second edition, a chapter on carborundum printing, an exciting new process, has been added to make Printmaking for Beginner the most up-to-date and complete book on its subject. Hundreds of examples of the work of both beginning and accomplished printmakers illustrate the many different and exciting effects possible with the many different and exciting techniques—and fifty new artworks have been added specially for this edition. Practical and inspiring, packed with illustrations and recommendations on tools, paper, equipment, materials, and safe working practices, this is the one book to have for anyone working in printmaking today. ... Read more

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...but NOT for collagraphy beginners
Was looking for updated info re collagraphy techniques for newbies and water-based and acrylic inks for same. Gleaned enough from older books to know that collagraphy is relatively easy for beginners because no expensive printmaking press was required to apply pressure, only simple household utensils were quite adequate (and often preferable).

This book devotes seven pages to collagraphy and only mentions an oil-based ink/mechanical press method of producing collagraphic prints. Very disappointing, especially since many professional quality collagraphs today are printed using the manual, "pressless" technique.

If you'd like to begin a more simple printmaking experience by making monoprints, or either wood or linoleum block prints, or perhaps screenprints, then you're in luck. The book is full of clear illustrations, instructions and color repros of finished prints. The other "press-dependent" printmaking methods are well covered here as well. Not heavy on details, but rock-solid on the basics that a beginner needs.

Thus, my rating is: 1 star for collagraphy beginners, and 5 stars for everyone else. 3 stars splits the difference. ... Read more

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Whistler ranks among the greatest of modern etchers, and this compilation features the best of his work in this genre. Here are 149 outstanding examples of his etchings and drypoints, most in the original size and reproduced directly from rare original prints. Appealing subjects include views of wharfs and bridges; street scenes from London, Amsterdam, and Venice; and portraits: "Black Lion Wharf," "The Storm," "The Village Sweet-Shop," "Old Battersea Bridge," "Nocturne," and many others. The editor has provided an insightful introduction and an explanatory note for each print, making this volume an excellent reference for those already acquainted with Whistler's etchings as well as a fine introduction for others. Unabridged republication of the work originally published by Dover in 1975. 149 black-and-white illustrations.
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Master Printmaker
If you are a printmaker or a student of printmaking, you MUST have this book. Katharine Lochnan tells Whistler's life story in detail, within the context of his time and with clarity. The many superb reproductions are a gold mine of the etcher's art. While Whistler was an expatriate most of his life and living between Paris and London, America still claims him as one of the greatest of all U.S. artists. If anyone has any doubts, this book illustrates why Whistler's prints rank with those ofGoya, Blake and yes, even Rembrandt van Rijn. This is the Yale/Ago exhibition catalog of 1984, NOT the Dover publication mentioned in the product description under Editorial Reviews. ... Read more

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Great Lithographs
This book contains the prints of lithographs made by Miro' first produced in 1944, at the time of World War II. The illustrations are all black and white - some forms are quite whimsical, others reflect the influence of Picasso and surrealism. Though Miro's works usually contained bold colors, these works are all the more pwerful for the tonal values of black and white.
If you are interested in art, especially of the Surrealist Movement, this is a great place to start.

Miro
What can I say about Miro's art? I love it. Art is a purely subjective thing. I enjoy the subtle technigues you notice in his art when you look closely. Sitting back and absorbing the art allows all sorts of images to come to mind. Miro has some very lovely backgrounds for his work, using shades of color to add depth and a sense of realism to his work. Some of my favorites are "femme et chat" and "animal composition". ... Read more

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"Printmaking" is a comprehensive and up to date introduction to fundamental printmaking techniques including relief, intaglio, collagraph, lithography, screen print and monoprint. It shows how some of the latest and most experimental prints have been made using these techniques. It also shows how to use the computer as an image-making tool and how to translate digital images into tangible works of art. Each chapter has clear, step-by-step illustrations with extensive case studies, which help the student understand the technical aspects of each printmaking technique. Each chapter profiles a leading contemporary printmaker, with an interview and examples of their work. The appendices include many useful troubleshooting charts, indicating the problems that are likely to arise with different techniques, and what can be done to solve them. There is also a useful glossary of technical terms. ... Read more

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Printmakers Delight
Printmaking, A Complete Guide to Materials and Processes is an updated handbook for printmakers.New methods of printmaking are described, and handy guides to using computer generated transparencies, as well as other information on digital processes are included.Illustrations add to the usefulness of the book.Printmakers will enjoy having the book for reference purposes, and will thoroughly enjoy looking through it, and adding it to their libraries.Printmaking: A Complete Guide to Materials and Processes ... Read more

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Printmaking was fundamental to Pablo Picasso's artistic vision. Over his long career, he made well over 2,000 printed images, focusing on the intaglio techniques of etching, engraving, drypoint and aquatint, as well as on lithography and linoleum cut. This publication, published to accompany an exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art, explores Picasso's creative process in printmaking starting in the early years of the twentieth century with his Blue and Rose periods, and extending up to the last years of his life. Divided into 12 thematic sections, the book presents highlights from the Museum's extraordinary collection of Picasso's prints. These include such celebrated masterworks as "The Minotauromachy" and "The Weeping Woman" from the 1930s, as well as evolving states that reveal how Picasso's imagery developed. One example of such metamorphosis is seen in a series of lithographs from the 1940s in which a progression is established from the realistic depiction of a bull to one that is completely abstract and captured in just a few lines. Other prints reveal changing interpretations of the women in Picasso's life, who served both as artistic subjects and as catalytic forces for his creativity. Filled with full-page illustrations accompanied by extended captions, A Picasso Portfolio features an essay by Deborah Wye, Chief Curator of Prints and Illustrated Books at MoMA, and introductions to each thematic section. The book concludes with a chronology and bibliography focusing on Picasso's printmaking. ... Read more

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A unique collection ofPicasso's sketches and prints
I saw this special exhibit of Picasso's lesser known sketch and print work at the MOMA this April and wanted to get the book in order to remember it. I resisted buying it in the Museum Store because I knew it would be cheaper on Amazon and it was! Anyway, the art in this collection shows Picasso's range and his many interests. It is especially interesting to see his cubist style in development as you look at the works in this collection. If you're a Picasso-lover, you'll be glad you got your hands on this book because it lets you see a different side of his work. If you're not a huge Picasso fan, the strikingly beautiful prints in this collection may win you over! ... Read more

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Monoprinting and a lot of other stuff
I really wanted to like this book, because I love monotypes. In keeping with the rest of this Printmaking Handbooks series, I sort of expected it to be written by authors who were experienced printmakers (it is) but not necessarily full of step-by-step explanations (it isn't).

What I did expect though, was that it would be about "monotypes". Only the first chapter (23 pages) is about monotypes, the rest is about "monoprinting (where you create a repeatable element from relief, collagraphs, screenprinting, etching, etc. and then add variations for the edition).

I don't mind stuff that uses similar materials to monotypes (collagraphs use stuff you'll likely have around the studio), but there's a chapter on screenprinting which requires additional hardware, tools, and different inks.

The sample art covers many different styles, so there's probably something you'll like. But just be aware that if you are looking for a book that is only about "monotypes" (a la the Julia Ayres book) then this is not it. Once I got past being annoyed at its lack of focus, I did quite enjoy it and there are some good ideas buried in the text.

Though I really wish this publisher would put more of an emphasis on step-by-step photos of the process described so that these books could be more of a learning tool instead of a lecture.

Unclear and confusing
A hodge-podge of techniques, none of which are explained fully. There isn't one sequence of how-to-do-it pictures. Instead, the authors provide written instructions that test the limits of understanding. I'm an experienced printmaker, but this book was a mystery to me. ... Read more

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An extraordinary outburst of creative activity occurred among American printmakers between the years 1960 and 1990. New workshops sprang up, like Universal Limited Art Editions on Long Island and the Tamarind Lithography Workshop in Los Angeles, as well as small presses throughout the country. In contrast to traditional European studios, where professional printers reproduced artists' designs, the new American workshops emphasized collaboration between printer and artist, and radical experimentation with mediums and processes. This book shows how the new presses attracted an influx of talented people to printmaking during those years. Frank Stella, Robert Rauschenberg, Red Grooms, Jennifer Bartlett and Robert Longo are just a few of the artists whose work is illustrated here. Due to their achievement and that of other artists, printmaking became recognized as a major art form, and the climate of experimentation fostered by these workshops became a driving force in the contemporary art world. The book is published to coincide with an exhibition which opened at the Zimmerli Art Gallery, New Jersey in April 1995, and is travelling around the United States. ... Read more

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not worth it
This book only has a subsection of Haeckel's prints.There are NO VERTEBRATES and almost NO PLANTS, despite claiming to have "turtles and hummingbirds" on the back cover.It does have a bunch of his protist drawings.

The quality of the prints in the book is good, but they all have numbers next to them, so you can't frame them.

The pictures in the CD are of poor quality, small, and pixelated.They are adequate for a small picture on a Powerpoint slide, but at full screen size, the pixels are obvious.

Great Book
This is a truly wonderful book of images by one of the world's most talented artists.I disagree that the image quality is poor.Very inspiring and beautiful.

pretty good
The book is all that it says it is. The images are beautiful but all in all they are pretty low quality.

Gorgeous illustrations
The illustrations in this book are a wonder for the eyes. The biologist who did the illustrations was more than a scientist, but also an artist. These images can be found on the web in many places, but the benifit to buying the book is to have the qualityprinted pages and a disk for easy use. ... Read more

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The art of monotype has experienced a surge of popularity in recent years, and artists working in other mediums will enjoy exploring the creative potential this process offers them.A brief history of monotype is followed by a comprehensive chapter on materials. The step-by-step instructions are accompanied by some of the finest examples of monotype being done today. ... Read more

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An excellent textbook
This book is a real winner. I read it cover to cover. Very comprehensive in covering the subject. Invites me to try the many techniques she illustrates. Well organized subject matter and very clear instructions.

Inspiring/Useful
If you are considering monoprinting I highly
recommend this book. It informs about the
state of the art techniques & materials,
and shows many examples which
will inspire you. My one criticism:
The artistic quality of about 75% of the art is
poor to bad. Its annoying, but doesn't
affect the book's usefulness.

Great Book!
I took a class at the John C. Campbell Folk School with Instructor Cathy Taylor. I am new to monotype. Ms. Taylor highly recommended the book to her students as the bible to this art type. I bought it immediately and I've read it, love it and refer to it often! There are several techniques used and it is very clear and methodical.

Techniques for Dyeing or painting
I ordered this book after watching the DVD by the same name. There is a wealth of information in this book and on her DVD but the book has so much more detail. I am not a painter but I found that the techniques are quite adaptable to my area of dyeing with thickened Procion MX dyes. I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to expand their knowledge of surface design regardless of the medium employed.

Monotype
This book gives a thorough overview of Monotype printing. It starts out with materials needed, then goes on to talk about hand transfers, press transfers and doing monotypes in acrylic, watercolor, oil and printmaking inks. It covers mixed media and stencils, masks, etc. It has much practical/useful information in each section on both techniques and materials. There are examples of each type of work covered, athough I would have liked to see a larger "gallery" of work by different artist. A very good book if you are interested in monotypes. ... Read more

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Excellent source on early 20th century Mexican prints
The book is an important scholarly contribution documenting an important art movement that reflected the revolutionary spirit that made the Mexican revolution possible. ... Read more

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A visual directory of all the essential printmaking techniques, with many practical projects and an inspirational gallery of finished prints. This inspirational guide offers a wealth of information on all the different methods of working including monoprinting, wood engraving, etching, intaglio printing, screen-printing and more. Many helpful step-by-step demonstrations illustrate the processes and a gallery of images created by printmakers are featured throughout the book. All those interested in learning about printmaking will relish the informative text and the clear demonstrations and more accomplished artists will be able to improve their skills and master their techniques. There is something for everyone in this comprehensive and informative colourful encyclopedia. ... Read more

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EXCELLENT REFERENCE WORK ON PRINTMAKING
AN EXCITING AND COLORFUL BOOK WITH SUPERB EXPLAINATIONS AND ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE MANY TYPES OF PRINTMAKING TECHNIQUES. I FOUND IT MOST ENLIGHTINING AS A NOVICE TO THIS AREA OF ART. IT NOT ONLY TEACHES THE MANY FORMS OFPRINTMAKING, BUT IT IS AN EXCELLENT GUIDE TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF WORKS UNDERTHE TITLE OF "PRINTS" WHEN FACED WITH A JURORED EXHIBITION. ONLYPOSSIBLE WEAKNESS I FOUND WAS A LACK OF A GLOSSARY OF TERMS SUCHAS"CHINE COLLE",BUT I WOULD RECOMMEND IT HIGHLY TO ANYONEINTERESTED IN ENTERING THE FIELD OF PRINTMAKING. ... Read more