Introduction to Block Printing
Basis of the color
A course by Ali Baecker | 3 Dotted Penguins , Printmaker and Surface Designer
Joined April 2022
Joined April 2022
About the video: Basis of the color
Overview
“In this lesson we'll talk about the basics of color mixing and I'll show you how you can mix your own colors. You'll also see how to roll out the ink, apply it to the stamp, and print onto fabric (or paper).”
In this video lesson Ali Baecker | 3 Dotted Penguins addresses the topic: Basis of the color, 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 we talked about how differently we can represent one and the same motif. And in this lesson I'm going to show you the basics of colors and also how to mix them. Everything I'm going to say in this lesson is both for lino printing ink for fabric as well as applicable to paper. In many cases you will already get a lot of pre-mixed colors. This is not always the case with fabric ink. And actually you can mix a lot of colors yourself from very few colors. And for that we will now look at Johannes Eaton's color wheel. It consists of the primary colors yellow, Red and blue. And...”
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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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