Thermofax screen print based on child’s drawing – Linda Germain
Children’s drawings are so fresh and authentic. Before the kids get to that censoring stage and when they still draw with confidence. As a parent you could make a thermofax screen from these line drawings and then print invitations, note cards or t-shirts.
I made this screen from my nephew’s sketch that he did a few years ago.
Save some of your children’s drawings
Photocopy them to the correct size with a toner based copy machine
Get a Thermofax screen made
Set up your workspace
Prepare your papers or materials for printing
And pull your prints
I was thinking that this drawing would make a cool invitation.
Do you see yourself in this picture? then you may be the ideal student for Make Monotypes.
Before every session, of Make Monotypes, I make a collage of my ideal student. I like to get in touch with you. I like to remind myself of your:
adventurous spirit
willingness to play
interest in color and layering
art as passion or hobby
desire to be part of a group
printmaker, fiber artist, mixed media, surface designer and more
If you see yourself in this collage, then check out the details of Make Monotypes, the online printmaking course, with ink on paper and the homemade gelatin and glycerin printing plate.
Like to explore making monotype prints on the homemade gel plate
Like to learn new techniques for gelatin printmaking
Like a creative boost
If that sounds like you then mark your calendar for August 10th 8 AM EST, and join us for the next session of Make Monotypes. This online printmaking course that explores printing with ink on paper and the homemade glycerin and gelatin printing plate. I look forward to working with you and exploring printmaking without a press with you. Join the mailing list to get notice of new info and opportunities.
Even if you don’t watch that much TV, you can take advantage of all the money and resources that the BIG guys spend to create powerful programing and messages. Ok maybe I am trying to justify all the time I spend in front of the television. Forgive me.
If you are creating art with the intent to communicate with your viewers, then maybe you too can benefit from some of the design choices used by big companies with whole marketing and design teams. (Of course, I am not saying copy them that would not be legal.)
Think of it as research right in your living room. You could even turn off the sound. Grab a sketchbook and notice what catches your attention. Consider:
Where is the focus placed in the frame?
Where do they want to you look?
Is anything repeated?
What does the negative space look like?
How is the the image cropped or framed?
If you found this fun or useful then, please share one discovery in the comments section of this post. I am sure you will inspire others as well.
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This is what one student expressed about Make Monotypes, printmaking class:
“This is the first online class that I have stuck with. Linda makes it so easy, enjoyable and productive.” from Emily A.
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Work parts of the plate a different times. – Monotype print by Linda Germain
Today, I did begin printing with a bit of of plan. I started with my light colors and made some textured backgrounds that still had some white in them. I worked up 5 or 6 sheets of paper and then went to my focus figure. I used the dark blue but
still only worked part of the plate.
I did not leave marks on the plate. If there was a very light impression left then I picked it up with a clean sheet of paper. Often this light layers, or partial pick ups create an interesting print.
Pull lots of prints to get one you like – linda germain
