Expand your printmaking skills with Akua Safer Printmaking with Akua Water-Based Inks DVD, a comprehensive instructional resource featuring demonstrations from renowned artists and educators. Designed for both beginning and advanced printmakers, this 53-minute workshop explores a variety of printmaking techniques while showcasing the versatility of Akua water-based inks.
Artists Susan Rostow, William Jung, Tung Hoang, David Jay Reed, and April Vollmer guide viewers through a wide range of processes, including monotype, intaglio, photo-intaglio, and traditional Japanese woodblock printing. Additional demonstrations cover color mixing, modifiers, and creative mark-making tools, providing valuable techniques for artists, teachers, and students alike.
The DVD also includes bonus educational materials, making it a valuable reference for classrooms, workshops, studios, and independent study.
Features
- 53-minute instructional printmaking DVD
- Suitable for beginners and advanced printmakers
- Demonstrates multiple printmaking techniques
- Focuses on Akua water-based inks
- Features instruction from leading printmakers
- Includes bonus educational resources
- Ideal for self-guided learning
- Valuable classroom and workshop resource
- Covers both press and hand-printing methods
- Includes printable reference materials
Featured Artists
Learn from experienced printmakers including:
- Susan Rostow
- William Jung
- Tung Hoang
- David Jay Reed
- April Vollmer
Each artist shares techniques, workflows, and practical applications within their area of expertise.
Techniques Covered
Monotype Printing
Susan Rostow and William Jung demonstrate:
- Reductive monotypes
- Additive monotypes
- Viscosity monotypes
- Printing with a press
- Printing without a press
Intaglio Printing
Tung Hoang demonstrates:
- One-color intaglio printing
- Plate preparation and printing techniques
Photo-Intaglio
David Jay Reed demonstrates:
- Four-color photo-intaglio printing
- Multi-layer printmaking processes
Japanese Woodblock Printing
April Vollmer shares:
- Traditional Japanese woodblock techniques
- Printing methods and workflow
Additional Topics
The DVD also includes demonstrations on:
- Color mixing
- Akua modifiers
- Monotype drawing tools
- Printmaking techniques and materials
- Studio best practices
Bonus Resources Included
Additional educational materials include:
- Slideshow gallery featuring over 60 prints
- Artwork from more than 40 artists
- 14 pages of printable instructions
- Resources for teachers and students
- Safer printmaking references
- Workshop and learning resources
Ideal For
- Beginning printmakers
- Advanced printmakers
- Art students
- Printmaking instructors
- College art programs
- Studio artists
- Workshop participants
- Homeschool art education
Perfect For Learning Akua Techniques
This DVD is especially useful for artists working with:
- Akua Intaglio Inks
- Akua Liquid Pigments
- Monotype printing
- Intaglio processes
- Non-toxic printmaking workflows
An excellent introduction to the Akua printmaking system and its creative possibilities.
