Stippling is the creation of a pattern simulating varying degrees of solidity or shading by using small dots. Such a pattern may occur in nature and these effects are frequently emulated by artists. In a drawing or painting, the dots are made of pigment of a single colour, applied with a pen or brush; the denser the dots, the darker the apparent shade—or lighter, if the […]
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Chase & Repousse
Repoussé or repoussage (French pronunciation: [ʁəpuse] ( listen); [ʁəpusaʒ] ( listen) respectively) is a metalworking technique in which a malleable metal is ornamented or shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief. It is a form of toreutics. There are few techniques that offer such diversity of expression while still being relatively economical. Chasing is the opposite of repoussé, and the two are used in conjunction to create a finished […]
DIY Stickers
Project Goal: Create a 5.5in X 8.5in sheet of 6 or more sticker designs that are linked by a theme. Stickers should make use of a colored marker base layer with colored pencil on top to add detail and shading. -Start with pencil and a theme -6 or more sticker on your sheet -Show teacher […]