Looking for a signature translation on Japanese woodblock print.
December 23, 2010 by quizzical
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I need to know who the artist is. Can you help find a resource?
What are the tools needed to do woodblock printmaking?
December 18, 2010 by quizzical
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I want to do woodblock printmaking and i need the tools or know what tools to get. I found these on this website: http://www.imcclains.com/catalog/kits/japanesewoodblock.html Are there others out there? Or is this what you use. thanks for the help.
What kind of jobs can I get if I decide to major in printmaking?
December 17, 2010 by quizzical
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I’m going to art school and I have’nt decided wether to major in printmaking or graphic design. Printmaking is what I really want to do, but I worry that once Ii get out of school I wont be able to find a good job.
What is the name for the tool in woodblock printing that applies ink on the paper?
December 16, 2010 by quizzical
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For woodblock printing in the Tang Dynasty in China. I cant seem to be able to find the name. Thanks!
What inks can I use to print a linocut?
December 15, 2010 by quizzical
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I don’t have any ink and I was wondering if I had to go out to buy ink to print with or if I could use acrylics or something. Also, is there something I can use that will show up if I print on black paper?
Whats the single best tool for wood engraving?
December 15, 2010 by quizzical
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im really interested in wood engraving, but i don’t have any specific tools designed for it (i do have generic chisel’s) is there a single tool, thats good for engraving a single piece of flat wood? kind of like a portrait? and how much would it cost? and could i find it at places like [...]
Adobe Photoshop: How to make a photo look like a Japanese woodblock print?
December 15, 2010 by quizzical
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I am working in Photoshop CS3 and would like to edit a photograph of mine to make it look like a Japanese woodblock print. This would probably involve creating a dark outline around the objects, and flattening planes to make them look more 2D. I’m also interested in trying to replicate the colours. Thanks!
What is the history of linoleum printmaking?
December 15, 2010 by quizzical
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I am doing a project for my art class and I am having trouble finding information about linoleum printmaking. I know the process but I need some information on history and contributing artists.

