Integrating the Artist Reference

The artist reference used in this sample is MC Escher. See how the fish used to created a negative shape. As the shapes suggests the image of a girl, the space is gradually enlarged to allow the image show fully.

Lino Printing

Those of you who have no idea what a "print" is, please go to the MOMA website http://www.moma.org/interactives/projects/2001/whatisaprint/flash.html to find out what a print is.
Once you have at least 2 alternative repeated patterns to choose from, select the one that you like best.

Then shade the back of the 15x15cm design with a dark 4B pencil.
 
Flip the piece of paper over and align it properly within the square. Using a 2B pencil transfer the design to the lino by tracing over the lines. You should see the lines being transferred.

When you have transferred the entire design, you may start cutting with the lino cutting tool. Please remember to unscrew the holder halfway before inserting the blade and then twist the holder back into place. When you are cutting, try to pick the blade with the most appropriate cutting size (bigger blade for bigger surfaces). Follow the lines you have traced onto the lino and remove the lino in one quick motion. SAFETY REMINDER: ALWAYS HAVE YOUR SUPPORTING HAND BEHIND THE BLADE! This is to ensure you don't cut yourself.
The completed work should look like this-

Wood block print

Once you have transferred your image onto print making surface, get ready to carve out all the parts that are not part of the pattern.

Print-making 2

Being an artist requires you to be aware of what artwork other famous artists have done. These samples of student work show you how to incorporate the artist reference.

Print-making1

Looking for Inspiration? Use the photos and drawings you have already completed and look for details that you can use to create a simple line drawings. Try to come up with a few of these motifs/ designs.

Then using these motifs/ designs think about re-combining, distorting, changing them to create an even more complex design. You can use the SCAMPER acronym to help you explore different ways to change your work.
Don't forget that your final repeated pattern is 15cm x 15cm. Make sure the final isn't too empty or too crowded. Good luck!