Ecological Printmaking - by Mary Dalton (Paperback)

About the Book

Inks - explains how to collect home-sourced pigments and make colours Paper - advises on the choices available, how to make your own paper and other substrates Relief - suggests compostable and biodegradable surfaces that accept the ink Planographic - looks at the potential of monoprints for texture and bold graphics as lino and dry-point methods Lithino - explores the exciting and expressive potential of lithography on lino Printing an object - considers the potential of print and alternative approaches

Book Synopsis

This practical book explains how printmakers can be more ecological in their practice. It suggests small changes an artist can make from, for example, tracking their materials to making ink from home-sourced pigment. In meaningful ways, it inspires art practices that benefit the environment and enrich understanding of the making process. Above all, it encourages ways of exploring the potential of print in expressive and challenging ways that do not hurt the planet.

About the Author

Mary Dalton is an internationally-recognised artist and arts researcher. Her numerous awards in printmaking reflect her deep-rooted passion for ecological approaches, which fuels her practice and educational work.