Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Cropped Animal Linoleum Relief Prints

The 8th graders learned a lot of art vocabulary and new skills in doing this printmaking project.  We discussed how cropping can make a composition more dynamic.  The students understood this concept easily, because most of them are used to cropping photos for their social networking. 
The students were asked to find an animal and crop the animal in an interesting way for their final print.  They were shown how to transfer their image to the linoleum tile, and how to safely, and properly use carving tools in creating their print.  They were then shown techniques for printmaking.  The students were given four days and unlimited paper and ink combinations to create three perfect prints.  I'm once again blown away by the sophisitication these intermediate students show in their art.  Amazing!

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