The Art of Woodcut Portraits
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Learn to express yourself using wood, ink, and paper to create a series of portraits filled with contrast
If you want to explore the age-old art of woodcut, specialist Luciano Ogura is the perfect person to guide you on your journey, with over 20 years’ experience in the field. His illustrations are exceptionally detailed, characterized by high contrast and the intricate textures of the wood’s fibers imprinted on the paper.
In this course, create your own series of woodcut portraits. Luciano shows you how to work with this technique from scratch, from basic concepts to the creation of the matrix and printing. By the end, you’ll be able to bring expressive portraits to life that are ready to share with the world.
Start by learning a little about Luciano Ogura’s career so far and how he made the leap from architecture to woodcut. He also shares some of his most noteworthy projects, exhibitions, and artistic influences.
Take a look at all the materials you need for your final project, their characteristics, and how to get the most out of them for great results. Then get stuck into planning your portrait. Do some preliminary sketches based on a photograph, image, or illustration.
Now it’s time to explore how to transfer your design to wood! Luciano teaches you how to work the wood using gouge chisels and gives some tips for more precise engraving. Next, discover how to print your wood matrix onto paper using ink.
To wrap things up, see how to edit each of your prints as well as how to take care of them in order to preserve the material and keep them looking new for longer. Finally, Luciano reveals a few secrets on sharing, exhibiting, and even selling your work.
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