William S Rice Block Prints How to Make Them - Krause, Martin

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Résumé :
William S. Rice was one of the most gifted block print artists of the American Arts and Crafts movement. Also a watercolorist, teacher, and avid outdoorsman, he found inspiration in nature and created humble yet stunning images. His active and prolific career extended to the age of ninety....

Biographie:
William S. Rice was one of the most gifted block print artists of the American Arts and Crafts movement. Also a watercolorist, teacher, and avid outdoorsman, he found inspiration in nature and created humble yet stunning images. His active and prolific career extended to the age of ninety....

Sommaire:
A vintage reissue for the modern crafter

Now back in print after a long absence, Block Prints: How To Make Them is an eminently readable guide that remains as functional as the day it was made. Written for the novice, Rice's every instruction is provided with a dose of steadying encouragement. The modern crafter or art student will find useful guidance in the contributions of Martin Krause, author of this new edition's introduction. His footnotes added throughout provide context to the original edition, translate terminology that might be unfamiliar, and provide updates where needed. As Rice wrote in his preface, this book is offered with the sincere hope that it may prove both instructive and encouraging to those who are seriously interested in this most absorbing handicraft....