Learn to Print Japanese Woodblock at Your Kitchen Table demystifies the ancient art of Japanese watercolour woodblock printing, transforming the technique from something usually seen only in a museum to something achievable at home. Japanese woodblock is the ultimate table top printmaking method, requiring no printing press or toxic inks. Designed to be done in minimal space, this beautiful and painterly method allows the novice to work very simply, while the more experienced can progress to sophisticated multi-layered prints. This book will give the reader all the building blocks necessary for designing, cutting and printing their own Japanese woodblock print. Specially photographed step-by-step images guide you through the method with plenty of advice and troubleshooting tips.
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Laura Boswell is a printmaker specialising in landscape. In 2009 she was one of six Western artists selected to attend a unique residencey in Japan to learn traditional Japanese water-based woodblock. She learnt from master printers and carvers - craftsmen still wokring to the Edo Period's exacting standards. In 2013 she return to Japan for a 5-week residency where she collaborated with contemporary Japanese woodblock artists, pushing the boundaries of the technique. Laura divides her time between printmaking, commissioned work, writing and teaching. Her extensive teaching experience in Japanese woodblock has enabled her to break the process down into simple steps, which have been captured effectively by her husband Ben Boswell, a professional photographer.
