CPI Printmaking/Resources

 

 

Resources/References

Printmaking is the process of creating artworks by printing, normally on paper.

Printmaking normally covers only the process of creating prints that have an element of originality, rather than just being a photographic reproduction of a painting. Except in the case of monotyping, the process is capable of producing multiples of the same piece, which is called a print. Each print produced is not considered a "copy" but rather is considered an "original". This is because typically each print varies to an extent due to variables intrinsic to the printmaking process, and also because the imagery of a print is typically not simply a reproduction of another work but rather is often a unique image designed from the start to be expressed in a particular printmaking technique. A print may be known as an impression.

Printmaking (other than monotyping) is not chosen only for its ability to produce multiple impressions, but rather for the unique qualities that each of the printmaking processes lends itself to. [Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Printmaking, downloaded 2 July 2019].

Letter of Welcome for Prospective members, Membership Application form and Studio Access fees.

Getting ready for a CPI Exhibition: our most recent how-to guide to help facilitate a successful exhibition.

CPI Exhibition Guidelines (Preparing your Artwork for Exhibition/Sale).

Artwork Consignment Form for selling through CPI Exhibitions and Pop-Up Shop.

Sample Certificate of Authenticity: This COA demonstrates more creativity than most certificates. It depends on the printmaker's member creative ability to talk about the story of their work, rather than leaving it to the viewer's perception. Some COAs include a small photo of the artwork, which is a nice idea too. Some also add the type of ink/paper used and the "printed area" and/or "paper size" measurements.

sample COA

How to Write an Artist's Statement to Accompany Your Paintings (Marion Boddy-Evans, liveaboutdotcom).

Certificate of authenticity (Saatchi Art).

Prints vs Printmaking (Megan George, BlueThumb blog).

What are Artists Books? (Rosie Lesso, The Collector); What is an Artist's Book? (Anne Evenhaugen, Unbound Blog)

Bookmaking: One page folds from booklyn.org/booklyn-ed-manual/.

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Popular bookbinding techniques in a nutshell (Stephanie Bento, Tiny Workshops, pdf) | DIY Coptic Stitch Bookbinding Tutorial (Sea Lemon, YouTube) | How to Do Coptic Stitch (Mollie Johanson, The Spruce Crafts, pdf) | How to Coptic Bind a Book (WikiHow, pdf) | Single Sheet Bookbinding Tutorial (Sea Lemon, YouTube) | 4-Hole Japanese Bookbinding Tutorial (Sea Lemon, YouTube)

What printmaking paper should I be using? (Melbourne Etching Supplies).

A Deep Dive into Black Etching Inks (Melbourne Etching Supplies).

Making a Reduction Linocut: Blog from handprinted.co.uk.

Artists and Copyright, information sheets from the Australian Copyright Council: An Introduction to Copyright in Australia | Photography and Copyright | Duration of Copyright | Artists and Copyright | Moral Rights | Artworks: Getting Permission

Writing a Press/Media Release, local CQ source.

Printing Processes

Wikipedia full downloaded text of article above from 2 July 2019 (Includes short introductions to Woodcut, Engraving, Etching, Mezzotint, Aquatint, Drypoint, Lithography, Screenprinting, Monotype, Monoprint, Mixed-media prints, Digital prints and Foil imaging).

Creativity in Crisis: Rebooting Australia's Arts and Entertainment Sector After COVID. By Alison Pennington and Ben Eltham, The Centre for Future Work at the Australia Institute, July 2021 [Final Report].

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