Learning Activity – Sketching Techniques

Define, in your own words, the printmaking terms 

• Wood engraving. Cutting out or engraving in a piece of wood then laying inc on top and print the negativ engraving.  

• Linocut. similar to wood engraving, but the material is different. The artist cut out the image then press the inc with a press or by hand.  

• Drypoint. The artist engraves a metal plate, then attaches it on a press.  

• Etching. The artist applies wax onto a metal plate. Then the wax is scratched away in the shape of the artist design. The metal plate is put into acid that removes the part of the plate where the metal is exposed. Then the design is printes using a press.  

• Engraving. You cut a line into a metal press, then apply inc and press.  

• Lithography. The artist apply wax onto a stone tablet and create a negative of the illustration when applying inc.  

• Screen-printing. The artist create a print using a silk screen and apply mask to prevent the inc from reaching certain areas. Then the print is pushed through using a rubber squeegee.  

• Monoprinting.The artist draw inc on a glass plate and press without a machine.   

• Digital printing. Printing exclusive artwork in innovating styles using digital printing.  

 

Drawing : 

 

Find a poem that inspires you. Follow the exercise in the lesson above and illustrate your poem. 

Vatn og handduk han ventar å få,

når til bords han vert beden.

Syn godlaget fram,

så greileg du kan,

med ord og attbeding.