Boucher, Kate
Making Charcoal: A Practical Guide for Artists
- ISBN 13:
- 9780719844065
- author:
- Boucher, Kate
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Crowood Press (UK)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 24.1 x 17 x 1 centimetres (0.29
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Techniques,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Discover the art of creating your own charcoal with this practical guide for artists.
Learn how to bake organic materials with reduced oxygen to produce high-quality charcoal, and explore various types of charcoal made from different sources such as gorse, rose prunings, and bracken. The book also covers methods to create additional art materials like charcoal watercolour and oil paint.
Featuring examples of artists' work, this guide showcases a range of experiences, styles, and subject matter, providing inspiration for artists looking to experiment with new techniques and materials.