Assignment:

For our class project we will be making a lino print of your favorite fruit! Using reference photos of your favorite fruit that you find online or an original sketch, follow the techniques taught in this course to create a one-of-a-kind lino print.

Materials:

block of soft lino
carving tools
block printing ink (water soluble is best for beginners!)
ink roller (also called a brayer)
inking plate (any washable flat surface will work, e.g. a cookie sheet)
big spoon or baren
paper (the cheap stuff works great)
tape

You can also find a beginner's printing kit with many of these items here and here!

Getting Started:

Watch the "Gathering your Materials" video and prep your workspace with everything you'll need. Then, watch each video and follow along at your own pace. To avoid mishaps, I would suggest watching each video first before moving onto your next step.

Sharing Your Artwork:

Don't forget to upload your work to the "Your Project" section!

You can upload pictures at any point in your print process, including:

Your initial sketch
Your freshly carved lino block
Your final print

Be sure to share your artwork on social media and use the hashtag #printswithkatiejane so I can see what you're working on! And please reach out to me if you have any questions or need some extra help :)

I cannot wait to see what you make!

Denise La Bianca

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