Relief printmaking can be done with a multitude of materials. Get great printing ideas with this free instructional printmaking video series.
There are 12 videos in this series:
Two press techniques in relief printmaking include pressing by hand and pressing with a machine. Learn more about the printing press with expertise from a printmaker in this free printmaking video.
Hand pressing relief prints is beneficial if you would like a more handmade effect. Learn about hand pressed benefits with expertise from a printmaker in this free printmaking video.
Relief print quality depends on paper quality. Learn about print quality with expertise from a printmaker in this free printmaking video.
Texture can be achieved in relief printmaking by using different types of wood. Learn how to get more texture with expertise from a printmaker in this free printmaking video.
Respecting the wood block in relief printmaking is an essential step to mastering the art. Learn wood block tips with expertise from a printmaker in this free printmaking video.
Image ideas for relief printmaking can come from sketches or personal experience. Get printing ideas with expertise from a printmaker in this free printmaking video.
Abstracted ideas translate well to relief printmaking. Get abstract ideas with expertise from a printmaker in this free printmaking video.
Your wood choice will determine much of your relief print. Learn the difference between wood types with expertise from a printmaker in this free printmaking video.
Size possibilities in relief printmaking are endless. Experiment with wood block sizes with expertise from a printmaker in this free printmaking video.
Larger sizes of relief prints can raise larger problems. Learn how to problem solve with expertise from a printmaker in this free printmaking video.
Using small blocks in relief printmaking in a repetitive pattern can create a large interesting piece. Learn other printing ideas with expertise from a printmaker in this free printmaking video.
Experimenting with different wood types and materials in relief printmaking can open new creative endeavors. Learn how to experiment with expertise from a printmaker in this free printmaking video.
Printmaking is the process of making artworks by printing on paper. Prints are created from a single original surface, like metal plates, stone, wood blocks, or linoleum. The plates or wood blocks are then inked and run through a press to create a print. Though many prints can be produced from a single plate, each print is considered an original piece of art since it is not a replica of an existing piece. Albrecht Durer of early sixteenth century Europe created woodcuts and etchings of the highest quality, which increased the use and popularity of this art method. Today, hundreds of artists still use the same printmaking techniques of old to create truly unique prints. One type of printmaking is relief printing. In this method, the raised portions of a wood block are printed, and the carved areas are left without ink. In this instructional printmaking video series, an experienced printmaker offers different ideas and materials for relief printing. Learn about the different types of wood available and how they effect the print. Find out how you can experiment and create your very own printing method. Relief printmaking techniques can be mixed and matched to produce something of your very own.
Francine Affourtit Francine Affourtit is a woodcut printmaker and has taught woodcut printmaking to children, adults and teachers for a number of years. Francine is new to Austin, TX, and can be reached at francineka@gmail.com.dkdk
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