Norfield, Ann
Etching: An Artist's Guide
- ISBN 13:
- 9781785006159
- author:
- Norfield, Ann
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- The Crowood Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 28 x 22 x 1.2 centimetres (0.60
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Painting,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Etching: An Artist's Guide by Ann Norfield provides a comprehensive introduction to this distinctive means of creating artists' prints. Clear instructions and visual guides help you understand the process, from making marks on a metal plate to transferring an image onto paper. The book covers various techniques, including photo-etching, aquatint, drypoint, and photopolymer processes. It also explores the materials and equipment needed to get started, such as etching needles, scrapers, and presses. Leading artists share their approaches, encouraging experimentation and innovation in your own work. By following this guide, you'll gain a deeper understanding of etching and be able to develop a unique personal approach to creating prints.