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!

Papercut Instructions (Fabric design)

Papercut is one of the traditional crafts that require planning and intelligent decision making to get a satisfactory image. You need to try out different colour combinations to see which effect is what you had in mind.

Start with a sketch of your fabric design. Photocopy as many copies as you need to plan the colours you want. See below for example.

2011 Sec 2N- Colour & Form Part 4

Improving on rendering technique, requires some effort to have the correct tools- the right colour paints, brushes, rag and a CLEAN mixing palette. Makes sure that your paint mixture has enough water mixed in and isn't bone dry. "NEVER USE PAINT DIRECTLY FROM THE TUBE!!!"

2011 Sec 2N- Colour & Form Part 3

When working with colour pencils start from the dark areas / dark colours and work into the highlights / lighter tones.

2011 Sec 2N- Colour & Form Part 2

Creating Form using colour can be done with all types of colour media, colour pencils, paint or even marker pens. See some of the samples below for the difference in intensity of colour between using colour pencils and paint.