It is so easy to buy art supplies online and in the craft stores. The industry has made it so accessible and easy for us to get printing and making mixed media marks. That is a good thing.
But don’t you want your artwork, your prints to be uniquely you, to tell your story and communicate your story to your viewers? YES!
One way to make prints that are all about you, your story and your visual journey is to use stencils that you make from your drawings, cuttings and photos.
To make your own stencils you need to start to see your world with a “stencil” filter. Begin to notice images, drawing and situations that would make great stencils.
Three Qualities of a Good Stencil image for Printmaking
- The image has a strong interesting shape
- There are a few key details that define the energy of the image
- It carries some emotional charge for you
Check out my 8 Stencil Cutting tips here or join us in the next session of Make Monotypes and really explore stencil making and usage with the support of an international group of artists. Check out the details on the printmaking workshop page here.
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