Pop Art Collagraphs

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Printmaking is so fun! Collagraphs are a great way to go because they really only require cardboard as the printing plate. Since they don’t need to be carved, they don’t take as long as linoleum would. The process involves gluing cardboard shapes to a cardboard backing, applying ink, and then pressing it to paper to achieve a reverse image.

Any theme can be used, but I love tying the lesson to Pop Art artists like Margaret Morrison, and creating “treats” is such a fun way to do that.

Once the inking is finished and dried, painting in a loose style really makes the pieces come to life. I finish collagraphs with paint every time because it gives a chance to fill in small areas that didn’t print as clearly. I think the bright colors with the black background is another great way to tie the lesson to Pop Art.

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