Collagraph New and improved

Collagraph as etching

Collagraph as relief

Simple collagraph as etching

More complex

Collagraph Relief/Etching

Assignment: 1.Make a practice board – 4” X 6” 2.Use mediums for texture 3.Glue cut-out shapes (exacto knife) 4.Glue textured materials 5.Seal with varnish (modge/podge or glue) 6.Print with press 7. to understand the process as preparation for planning narrative print

Printmaking as Narrative Collagraph

Printmaker as children’s book illustrator Wanda Gag

Narrative Print Examples Antonio Frasconi

Collagraph as Narrative

Textures with Solids

Interesting pattern Use

Collagraph Assignment Steps: 1.Create textured practice board – understanding of process 2.Choose or create a cut-out (character or object) 3.Write or draw story ideas about the character or object in your sketchbook. 4.Discuss these ideas with Mrs. Rogers. 5.Choose one narrative idea and begin developing an illustration (a picture for your story) 6.Draw thumbnails of your illustration 7.Decide which objects you would like to have lighter, or textured. 8.Discuss with Mrs. Rogers and begin creating collagraph board with cardstock for solids and other materials for textures.