Block Print - by Andrea Lauren (Paperback)

About the Book

Easy to follow instructions will teach beginners and initiated artists alike how to craft their own printing blocks and patterns.

Book Synopsis

Learn to create classic block print patterns for greeting cards, wallpaper, book illustrations and more with Andrea Lauren's easy step-by-step instruction!

Artist and Designer Lauren shows you simple techniques for creating your own printing blocks out of art-foam. With no cutting and chiseling, these art-foam blocks can be made into shapes and patterns using only scissors and a pencil. Use these printing blocks, or purchased stamps, to create repeat patterns or bundled groupings to get that classic block print look for wallpaper, book illustrations, framing prints, greeting cards, gift wrap, fabric prints, and so much more! Throughout the book, find inspiration from selected works of block print artists from around the world. The new, easy-to-use block printing materials are great for beginners and skilled artists alike. Make your mark with Block Print!

About the Author

Andrea Lauren is a London-born printmaker and fabric designer who now lives in the United States. Her digitally printed fabric is available from Spoonflower. Selections of her original art prints are available at galleries across the United States. You can also find her on www.inkprintrepeat.com, where she shares her enthusiasm for printmaking.