Introduction to Block Printing
Inspirations
A course by Ali Baecker | 3 Dotted Penguins , Printmaker and Surface Designer
Joined April 2022
About the video: Inspirations
Overview
“In this lesson I'll tell you more about what and who influenced and inspired me on my creative path.”
In this video lesson Ali Baecker | 3 Dotted Penguins addresses the topic: Inspirations, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Block Printing. "Discover the art of block printing with this course. Learn the basics, design your own stamps, and create unique prints. ".
Partial transcription of the video
“In the last lesson you got to know me a little better and in this lesson I will tell you more about my influences. Of course, architects like Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid inspire me Or artists like Monet, who painted countless pictures of water lilies. Or depicted the cathedral in a variety of lighting moods. Fascinating how different one and the same thing is can represent subject, like dealing with color, with different moods. All of this has inspired me since childhood. I also preferred going to the Orangery on a school trip in Paris, to see Monet paintings, around his water lilies in the ...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Block Printing
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, Engraving, Pattern Design, Printing, Textile Printing, Traditional illustration

Ali Baecker | 3 Dotted Penguins
A course by Ali Baecker | 3 Dotted Penguins
Meet Ali Bäcker, a self-taught printmaker who discovered her passion for block printing after a late-night encounter with a carving video. Her diverse background, combining engineering and a love for creative expression through photography, adds a unique dimension to her work. Ali's designs draw inspiration from nature's colors, lines, textures, and human-made structures, reflecting her fascination with patterns and geometric structures.
As the founder of 3 Dotted Penguins, Ali has built her studio around the art of stamp carving and block printing, offering original block prints, screen-printed textiles, and cards featuring her designs. Her commitment to creating eco-friendly products reflects her dedication to sustainability. Ali is not only an artist but also an enthusiastic teacher, offering online workshops and courses on block printing. She finds great joy in sharing her knowledge and inspiring other creatives to explore the endless possibilities of the art of printmaking. Her journey is one that encourages creativity and explores the meditative and addictive qualities of stamp carving and block printing.
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