MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 30, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Creating monotypes and intaglio prints without using pressure devices is now possible thanks to an innovative method created by acclaimed artist Joseph Zirker. An engaging series of discussions and demonstrations of this new method is all set to begin with the release of his new book The Cast Acrylic Print.
The Cast Acrylic Print describes to art enthusiasts a revolutionary method of creating monotypes and intaglio prints without the use of any pressure device. Since most students of printmaking as well as many professional artists and teachers do not have access to printing presses, the method introduced not only offers a new and exciting image making process but also eliminates the need for costly equipment such as lithography and etching presses.
Informative and educational, The Cast Acrylic Print is highly-recommended to art hobbyists, artists and students as its featured method includes every known medium with the exception of oil in the making of prints without the need for pressure. To order a copy of this engaging read, feel free to visit your local bookstore or log on at Xlibris.com today.
The Cast Acrylic Print will be featured at the California Library Association show in San Jose, CA this November 14 to 16, 2008.
About the Author
Joseph Zirker is recognized both nationally and internationally as an innovator in monotype. He holds an M.F.A. degree from the University of Southern California where he also taught printmaking. Mr. Zirker has taught at San Jose City College, Stanford University and at Portland State University as well as having conducted workshops at Drake University, Bradley University, Rice University and at Cooper Union School of the Arts. He also conducted monotype workshops at several art academies in Belgium and in the Netherlands. His works are represented in private and public collections both here and abroad. Mr. Zirker is an elected member of the National Academy of Design and is listed in Who's Who in American Art.
The Cast Acrylic Print * by Joseph Zirker
A new approach in the making of monotypes & intaglio prints without
Pressure
Publication Date: April 23, 2004
Picture Book; $26.99; 80 pages; 978-1-4134-1972-6
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