Block Printing for Illustration

Block Printing for Illustration

“Congratulations! You have reached the end of the course. I hope that everything I have taught you throughout the lessons will serve you as a foundation for a long creative journey since this is just the beginning! Before we say goodbye, I would like to make a quick recap of the steps you will have to follow to face your final project. Create a mindmap of what inspires you and create an image.

Design a concrete sketch where the lines are evident for transferring. Transfer the sketch onto the block by tracing the lines Carve out your stamp, cut it out of the block and print it. Now repeat this step with the remaining parts of your image and make sure your blocks line up with the previous stamp. After this, add details and texture! And that's all from me! I want to invite you to participate in the forum. I will solve your doubts and comment on your progress there. Besides, the Domestika community is vast and multicultural, nothing better to nurture your vision and enhance your creativity. See you soon!”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final Project Thank you for taking the course. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Let's go over the steps to make your block print illustration. First, create your mind map of what inspires you, and then start building your sketch. Remember to make the lines of your sketch clear for the transfer. Then, transfer your sketch onto the block with a pencil. Then, you can carve out your stamp, cut it out of the block, and you can print it. For the other parts of your illustration, you can repeat the process, but make sure the blocks align. Remember to take care of your tools and be careful w...”

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Course summary for: Block Printing for Illustration

• Level: Beginner
• 96% positive reviews (85)
• 2335 students
• 4 units
• 11 lessons (1h 13m)
• 3 downloads

• Category

  Craft, Illustration

• Areas

  Arts & Crafts, Children's Illustration, Engraving, Fine Arts, Printing, Storytelling, Traditional illustration