Solarplate is a versatile and expressive new art medium. This book demonstrates how to use this simple technique to transform original drawings, photocopies, digital images, and photographs into high quality, finished prints. It explains how to use household items as equipment for printmaking, and gives step-by-step instructions for techniques, illustrated with color and b&w photos and examples. Of interest to students and experienced printmakers, photographers, and artists of all kinds. Welden has been working with solarplate printmaking since he created the technique in 1972. Muir is a printmaker and freelance writer. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Solar printmaking is a revolutionary advance in printmaking technique. The flexibility of this method allows artists to create a range of imagery and prints that resemble etchings, woodcuts, lithographs, screenprints or photographs. This handbook combines creative artistic expression with scientific discipline to provide a practical discussion of solar printmaking. It includes instructions and tips, as well as a comprehensive troubleshooting guide. Diagrams, charts and step-by-step photographs illustrate the text, while images created by artists such as Eric Fischl and David Salle show the diverse ways of working in this medium.
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