Block Printing for Illustration
Handling the Tools
A course by SowiesoWies , Illustrator
About the video: Handling the Tools
Overview
“In this lesson, I'll introduce the different techniques and how to handle the tools.”
In this video lesson SowiesoWies addresses the topic: Handling the Tools, which is part of the Domestika online course: Block Printing for Illustration. Carve patterns, shapes, and designs into blocks to create unique stamps for printing.
Partial transcription of the video
“Handling the Tools In this lesson, we'll discuss handling the tools and a few different techniques As I mentioned, for this project, I'll be using my carving tools and my big rubber block. First, you need to know how to hold your tool. The way I hold my tool is the same for every tool out there. You place the handle in your palm and put your index finger on the middle part. You can control the tool with your index finger while you're carving. Place your carving tool on the rubber block and the angle should be approximately 25 degrees. Don't lift your hand too high as the angle will become b...”
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Course summary for: Block Printing for Illustration
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, Children's Illustration, Engraving, Fine Arts, Printing, Storytelling, Traditional illustration
SowiesoWies
A course by SowiesoWies
Wies van der Velde, or SowiesoWies as she’s also known online, is an illustrator, artist, and potter from Utrecht, The Netherlands. She specializes in block printing and has been experimenting with the technique since she was ten years old after discovering her fascination with the unique textures it creates. Wies went on to study at an art academy, where she honed her artistic skills.
After graduating, she spent time finding her style and eventually began selling her work online. Since then, Wies has turned her artistic passion into a career and now works full-time from her own studio. She aims to bring joy to the world through her artwork, which she shares with over 150K followers on Instagram.
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