1. An Intro to Printmaking
Grade 7 Art
Mr. Hobbs

2. What is Printmaking?
Printmaking is the process of making artworks by printing, normally on paper.
Capable of producing multiples of the same piece, which is called a 'print'.
Created from a single original surface
Usually use:
plates of metal, usually copper or zinc for engraving or etching
stone, used for lithography
blocks of wood for woodcuts
linoleum for linocuts
Fabric/paper plates for screen-printing.

3. Joseph Taylor
Woodcut

4. Hugh Bryden
Linocut

5. Japanese Block Print using Styrofoam
J. Parker
Japanese Block Print using Styrofoam
Grade 7

6. Why Do We Still Use Printmaking?
Artist multiples are still very popular
Each print is a work of art as artistic talent is put into each one
More time effective than creating an original piece each time

7. Examples of Printmaking
Trading cards
Posters
Patches
Zines
T-shirts

8. What are we going to work on?
Today you will be working in your sketchbooks to create an image, scene, animal, figure, etc. that you are interested in printing.
Take time to sketch out different ideas
Once you have a good, usable idea, transfer your idea onto your styrofoam printing plate.
Try to stay away from text or written work since it may be too hard (remember, everything will turn out backwards.)
Press quite firmly using your pencil into the block to “engrave” your image into the styrofoam.

9. Printing Time!
Now, its time to practice translating your image from your plate onto paper
Remember one of these will be a final product so make sure your stations are clean and you take your time printing these.
At each station there is different paper and different coloured ink.
Experiment with at least three prints using different paper and different colours

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