Eve Blackwood – författare

This third book in the popular Do More Art series exposes how the simplest of writing tools is in fact the key to an entire universe of artistic expression. From simple doodling and mark-making to meticulously built-up tour de forces - a piece of graphite is all that is needed to create whole new worlds. Selwyn Leamy and Eve Blackwood explore the many different ways the pencil can be used: from hatching and smudging to frottage and even collage. Each technique is clearly explained and illustrated with works by some of the greatest contemporary pencil practitioners - demonstrating once and for all that the pencil really is mightier than the pen.

The fourth book in the popular Do More Art series looks at how the simple process of moving ink from one surface to another can open up a world of creativity and artistic expression.From simple finger printing and potato prints to screenprinting, this book is packed with ways to create exciting and beautiful handmade prints without the use of expensive equipment.Each technique is clearly explained and illustrated with works by some of the greatest contemporary printmakers - including Saul Steinberg, Tracy Simpson and Delita Martin - demonstrating that print is very much alive!