us. postal stamp printmaking project. us. postal stamp printmaking project goal: create a stamp...

US. POSTAL STAMPPrintmaking Project

US. POSTAL STAMPPrintmaking Project

GOAL:Create a stamp design to be printed from a linoleum block

Composition must showcase:- one word that embodies your chosen

book/film/show- imagery from your chosen book/film/show- stamp iconography: “forever” or “46 cents” & scalloped edge

US. POSTAL STAMPPrintmaking Project

OBJECTIVES:You will have many steps ahead of you…1. Research chosen book/film/show (collect photo reference)2. Brainstorm meaningful words, imagery, and compositional possibilities (thumbnails) 3. Create a to-scale sketch & transfer to linoleum plate4. Gouge out negative space from the linoleum plate5. Print 6. Crop and Mat

US. POSTAL STAMPPrintmaking Project

OBJECTIVES:1. Research chosen book/film/show…Using the internet, home movies/books and home television find a book, movie, or show that you would like to use as your inspiration. If you haven’t seen/read it in a while, and you don’t have time to catch up, maybe it isn’t the best choice to be inspired by!In your sketchbook write down:

Important imagery, Characters, Scenes, Feelings, Moods, Messages or Meanings from the book, movie, or showPrint many photo references of recognizable visual elements

US. POSTAL STAMPPrintmaking Project

OBJECTIVES:2. Brainstorm meaningful words, imagery, & compositions- Create a list of 4 possible words that embody the book/film/show- Print the words that embody the book/film/show in at least 3 different font types- Complete 12 compositional thumbnailsThumbnails must include:

imagery from the short film1 meaningful word in a font type worked inStamp iconography: “forever” or “46 cents” & scalloped edge

US. POSTAL STAMPPrintmaking Project

OBJECTIVES:3. Create a to-scale sketch In pencil create a complete sketch of your design to-scale.- Choose and print text at actual size to trace onto this complete sketch.

- Transfer to-scale sketch to linoleum plate.

US. POSTAL STAMPPrintmaking Project

US. POSTAL STAMPPrintmaking Project

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OBJECTIVES:4. Gouge out negative space from linoleum plate

• BE SAFE! Pay attention to safety tips during demo - Cut away from your body, not towards

• Remember that your plate will print everything backwards - Flip sketch upside down and trace over your lines to get the reverse image

• Use different gouges to create a variety of line weights.• IMPORTANT - Carved out areas will not print in ink; they

will be left the paper color.

US. POSTAL STAMPPrintmaking Project

OBJECTIVES:5. Print- Print using the techniques demonstrated in class.

- You may print multiple times- One color per print

- Wash and dry your plate between prints- Walk wet prints to drying wrack in between prints- Do not leave your tray or brayer in the sink!!

Conceptual & Compositional Brainstorming & Design

Elements & Principles:Use your knowledge of the elements & principles to fuse text and imagery together into a successful composition.

How does an artist generate compositions that follow the elements & principles?

Let’s review…

Dave McKean

CONTRASTthe HUGE changes we make in art elements can make even the smallest elements stand out.

Light vs. DarkOrganic vs. GeometricBright vs. DullTextured vs. Smoothetc…

Drew Struzan

EMPHASISthe size, texture (or lack of texture), placement, and color of shapes and imagery can create a focal point in a composition. You want a viewer to look around the entire image however one element or area of focus is essential. Balance can also work in your favor to create emphasis. Chaotic compositions will not have a focal point.

Robert Rauschenberg

PROPORTIONthe sizes of shapes and imagery can create interest in a composition. Don’t be afraid to make an image smaller or larger than it should be in relation to other imagery. Doing so can create emphasis to or away from this object.

Greg Spalenka

BALANCEsymmetry does not have to be perfect, but should be considered: vertical, horizontal, radial & asymmetry

SHAPEhow will the shapes layer morph & extend to each other?

Fred Otnes

VARIETYorganize & layer similar art elements throughout your composition

TEXTUREuse a variety of textures sizes to create areas of emphasis make negative space more interesting

Leo & Diane Dillon

SPACEuse layering to add depth to simple compositions to create variety and interest

MOVEMENTuse a variety layers to create movement and emphasis

Leo & Diane Dillon

TEXTURE use texture to transform simple compositions into a more complete and complex visual appearance.

use texture to create gusto in areas of numerous empty shapes making interesting areas of negative space