Explore the
possibilities for working in a series using simple imagery,
photo-editing software, screen printing, and basic coloring tools!
Artist Margaret Applin shows how to create successful imagery for a
series of mini-canvas Thermofax® screens that can be used for fiber art,
as well as for mixed-media artwork.
You'll start with your own
drawings or trace from a photo you’ve taken. After creating a few simple
images on paper, the images are transferred to the computer. Margaret
provides a thorough demonstration, using Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 10,
on how to create brushes from the imagery, and then she shows how to
strategically layer the imagery to produce a selection of related images
that can be made into Thermofax screens. Note: A Thermofax machine is not needed for this process; Margaret uses an online service to have her screens made.
Next,
Margaret demonstrates her screen-printing technique. The resulting
image is a unique negative print that can be colorfully enhanced with
further surface design. Margaret shows her methods for adding color with
acrylic craft paints, water-soluble pastels, and Derwent Inktense
Blocks, and she concludes by sharing a gallery of finished pieces.
Prepare for a new adventure in digital design, screen printing, and
beyond!
