Today's Class- Tonight we began the design portion of the semester with a graded project relating to black and white composition. I showed a selection of slides with a sampling of the history of printmaking, along with many examples of contemporary relief printmaking. Then students were asked to design an illustration for a book of their choice using only black and white, and to be executed as a woodcut print. I provided a lesson on safe and effective use of x-acto knives to cut wood.
How to make this up- You won't be able to start your block until you get one (next week I'll have them for students who missed tonight's class), but you can work on your design. The image will be 8" x 6", and can be vertical or horizontal. Work it out on paper and show me in class next week. Above and below are two recent student examples. Additional examples and the specific directions for the assignment can be found here.
Homework- The completed cut block for this graded woodcut book illustration project is due at the beginning of class on October 24, 2013. I will bring the materials needed for everyone to print their blocks in class.
Those who still owe me either the stipple drawing, the plant line drawing, or both, should turn them in as soon as possible to receive partial credit.
For next class 10/17/13- We will begin our study of color with some exercises in color mixing. Bring all your painting related supplies: all the acrylic paints (red/yellow/blue/black/white) brushes, palette, palette knife, water container, as well as pencil, eraser, and your 18" x 24" pad.
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