Create A Block Print Based On Your Favourite Quote

ASSIGNMENT

Your assignment is to create your first block print based on your favorite quote (or just one you like). The quote can be from a movie, tv show, your uncle Tom, or whatever you want! Once you pick a quote, then choose whether or not to include an illustration along with the typography. It is preferred that you hand letter your print to give it that truly hand made look. But if that isn’t your thing then feel free to use a font instead. I won’t judge you!

Once you have your print designed, you will copy it to linoleum, carve the linoleum and then print it onto poster paper, a t-shirt, wood, or whatever you want! By doing this class you will see behind the scenes on how I approach creating my prints. From finding references, to creating my sketch, to transferring it to linoleum and then printing. I will even show you how to approach your sketch by computer or by hand. Or in my case, a bit of both.

Block printing is a fun, inexpensive way to express yourself and your art. I hope you check it out!

PROJECT DELIVERABLES

Skillshare classes are meant to be fun! So although your classmates and I would love to see all of the following things added to your project, feel free to pick and choose what you actually post. But start with your quote to make it easy!

• Post Your Quote
• Show Your Reference Images
• Show Your Concept Ideas
• Show Your Refined Sketch
• Show Your Sketch Transferred To Linoleum
• Show Your Carved Linoleum
• Show Your Final Print!

RESOURCES

I have attached two seperate .pdf files to make life easier for you. The first covers the assignment overview and a brief history of block printing. The second is a handy tool guide that you can print out and take to your local art shop to get the exact tools you need.

INSPIRATION

Here is a small list of some artists that are doing block prints. Hopefully you can find inspiration from them like I have. If you have any suggestions on great artists who do block printing, please post them in the discussion.

Strawcastle
John Fellows
Denton Watts
Andrea Lauren
Fiddlebones

And here are some artists that are new to me, but I have searched out to find some extra inspiration for you guys!

Junk Yard Prints
Oni Oni Oni Art
Coffee In Bed

Head over to my Skillshare Profile and click Follow to stay up to date on my new classes. You can also find me on most social media platforms @CrusoeDesignCo, but my main channels are currently Instagram and YouTube. Links to everything, including merch at www.CrusoeDesignCo.com

Usha Rahn

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