Ecological Printmaking

Inks - explains how to collect home-sourced pigments and make colours Paper - advises on the choices available, how to make your own paper and other substrates Relief - suggests compostable and biodegradable surfaces that accept the ink Planographic - looks at the potential of monoprints for texture and bold graphics as lino and dry-point methods Lithino - explores the exciting and expressive potential of lithography on lino Printing an object - considers the potential of print and alternative approaches

Mary Dalton is an internationally-recognised artist and arts researcher. Her numerous awards in printmaking reflect her deep-rooted passion for ecological approaches, which fuels her practice and educational work.