Coming into the studio with a plan is not always necessary, but can result in some really awesome things when it does happen! This young artist had started working last week on printmaking and wanted to continue exploring with this medium during class tonight. She wanted to continue experimenting with a newly learned skill and see what else she could do with it.
Remembering the materials that she needed, she grabbed the foam trays, scissors, glue, and other various things to use that she thought would leave an interesting impression. Working diligently to cut and assemble pieces of mat board onto the
foam, the artist remained very focused and thoughtful. She knows that this type of
art making is a process, especially if she is working with intention and a
desired outcome in mind.
To have options, she alternated from squares to circles so that she can use opposing shapes to mix and match for her print. Cutting the squares to fit the plate and sorting through collage materials to find the right buttons takes time and patience, but was worth it to this artist, so that she can achieve a desired effect. Putting so much time and intentional effort into constructing the design plates will result in not only a very creative product, but also an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
Finishing just in time for class to end, the artist glued on the final pieces and put all the supplies back where they belong. We are excited to come back in a couple of weeks to see how the artist uses them and what interesting prints can be made on different types of paper, with different types of inks or paints, and in different layouts. The perseverance illustrated in this activity is important for persevering in other daily activities, especially those that need patience and practice.
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