Matted Print

Lino Prints Finished

I created 8 prints and four prints were first generation prints with the second generation printed over top. Four prints where the second generation printed over top an interesting texture. 

Lino Prints in progress

Then I did some practice prints and made some adjustments to my linoleum piece. 

Lino Prints in progress

I started by drawing my shoe on the piece of linoleum and began to cut away the negative space. 

Relief sculpture in progress

I began to put in texture and sculpt more.

Relief sculpture in progress

I started by sketching out my plan and carving in contrast.

Relief Sketches

My current idea is to draw a bee that is getting nectar from a flower. It is simple and delicate and I think it could turn out well in clay. I am excited to see how I can put the textures into the bee and flower.

Dinosaur practice day 3

Dinosaur Practice day 2

Dinosaur Practice

Flip flop final product

I added flowers and grasses form my backyard in order for my shoe to represent nature and then drew a background to represent urbanization. It represents how our cities are growing and overtaking wildlife.  We have to work out a way for both worlds to coincide and one way is to be mindful of our carbon footprint. If we have a positive carbon footprint then we can save our wildlife.

Flip flop weaving and adding of straps

Flip flop string addition

Next, I started to weave string throughout the sole in order for it to stand out and look more appealing.

Flip flop sole

I started by creating a firm, solid sole to both resemble the design of the shoe and give a strong structure.