Best Printmaking Books of 2026

Lettering and Modern Calligraphy: A Beginner's Guide: Learn Hand Lettering and Brush Lettering is a comprehensive guide and workbook for anyone looking to learn the art of lettering. The book offers tips, tricks, and encouragement to help beginners kickstart their lettering journey. It covers five different alphabet styles, upper and lower case letters, practice connections, and design and composition. The book also includes 15 beautiful lettering projects to help readers bring together their knowledge and skills. The brand, CreateSpace Classics, is known for delivering quality content, and this book is no exception. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to upgrade their handwriting and learn the art of lettering.

This comprehensive step-by-step hand lettering workbook is perfect for beginners and experienced artists looking to learn modern calligraphy. The gold spiral-bound workbook includes instructions for creating various fonts and designs, as well as 8 unique lettering styles, brush pen recommendations, and 9 hand-lettered projects. The thick premium paper is perfect for lettering without any bleed through. Written by Sarah, the sassy lady behind Chalkfulloflove, this book is a great addition to any pen and ink drawing collection. The gold corner protectors add a touch of elegance to the hardcover. Overall, Hand Lettering 101 is an excellent guide for anyone looking to improve their penmanship and create beautiful pieces of art.

Pen & Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide is a comprehensive guide that covers everything from basic materials and instruments to advanced techniques for creating textures. The author, Alphonso Dunn, is an accomplished draftsman, illustrator, and art instructor with over 400,000 followers on YouTube. In this book, he not only instructs but also inspires enthusiasts of pen and ink drawing. The secret Line of Balance is a bonus chapter that adds value to the already informative content. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in pen and ink drawing.

Gel Plate Printing for Mixed-Media Art by Robyn McClendon is an exceptional guide for artists of all levels who want to take their visual storytelling to a new level. The book offers over 25 techniques and projects for enhancing collage, art journaling, and mixed-media works using an inexpensive and often-overlooked tool: the gel plate. McClendon's "ArtMythos Inspirations" sections provide guiding questions and reflection points to help readers express their inner world through their printing. The book also includes two bonus mylar stencils and video links to the techniques. Overall, Gel Plate Printing for Mixed-Media Art is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to elevate their mixed-media art.

The Pen and Ink Drawing Workbook is an excellent resource for artists of all levels who want to refine their ink drawing skills. With over 100 exercises, the book covers essential techniques such as pen control, line consistency, and shading. It also includes 30 drawing exercises on a variety of subjects, allowing readers to practice directly in the book. The author, Alphonso Dunn, is an award-winning artist and experienced instructor. This workbook is a great complement to his guidebook, Pen and Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide. Overall, the Pen and Ink Drawing Workbook is a comprehensive and inspiring resource for anyone looking to improve their ink drawing abilities.

The book "Figure Drawing for All It's Worth" by Andrew Loomis is a classic in the field of figure drawing guides. The author's mastery of figure drawing and clean, Realist style has influenced many artists, including comics superstar Alex Ross. This facsimile edition by Titan is a great addition to any artist's library, beautifully preserving Loomis' teachings for future generations. The book offers a comprehensive guide to drawing the human figure, making it an essential read for aspiring artists. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in figure drawing.

Wild Light: A printmaker's day, a printmaker's night is a stunning collection of over 70 original illustrations by printmaker Angela Harding. The book explores how the changing light affects the world around us, and how it changes our mood and perception. Harding's unique and distinct style captures the beauty of nature and makes it instantly recognizable to nature lovers and book lovers alike. The book is a journey through 24 hours of her collected memories of the nature that surrounds her. Overall, Wild Light is a beautiful and captivating book that invites readers to stop and appreciate the beauty of the natural world.

The John Derian Picture Book is an oversized object of desire, a work of art that brilliantly walks the line between commerce and art. Culled from thousands of images that have appeared in his biannual collections, the book features nearly 300 full-bleed images in their original form. From intensely colored flowers and birds to curious portraits, hand-drawn letters, and breathtaking landscapes, the best of John Derian's work is here. The book is destined to become the gift book of the season and a collector's item. The quality of paper and ink used in the book is impressive.

The Sugar Skulls Adult Coloring Book offers a beautiful assortment of sparkling sugar skull designs perfect for celebrating Mexican culture and the Day of the Dead. With a mix of simple and intricate hand-drawn illustrations, this book is suitable for coloring fans of all ages and skill levels. It provides a therapeutic and calming experience, making it a wonderful gift idea for anyone. The quality single-sided paper prevents bleed-through, making it great for various art supplies. Overall, this book is a unique and enjoyable way to explore Mexican folklore and partake in the Day of the Dead festivities.

The Lettering Workbook for Absolute Beginners is a comprehensive guide to hand lettering and modern calligraphy. It offers multiple lettering styles, terms, and phrases used in the lettering world, along with easy-to-understand instructions to draw embellishments and design your own artworks. The workbook also includes free practice pages to refine your technique and engage in a 12-day challenge to get into the habit of lettering. The book is a must-read for beginners who are determined to learn the art of hand lettering. Overall, this is an excellent book for anyone who wants to learn and master the art of hand lettering.