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Sketchbooking with Handmade Stamps

A course by Jeanne McGee , Artist and Printmaker

Artist and Printmaker . Minneapolis, United States.
Joined October 2020

Experiment with designing your own stamps and create vibrant artwork inspired by the world around you

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99% positive reviews (447)
10,627 students
Audio: English
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Experiment with designing your own stamps and create vibrant artwork inspired by the world around you

What makes sketchbook stamping so unique is that you are not just working with a single idea. You are building a collection of stamps that you can use in countless different ways. Artist and printmaker Jeanne McGee uses sketchbook stamping as a starting point for her nature-inspired designs, which have seen her gain over 30K followers on Instagram.

In this course, Jeanne guides you through using sketchbooking as a way to experiment with carving and printing stamps. Capture the beauty of the world around you and bring your ideas to life on the pages of your sketchbook.

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What will you learn in this online course?

12 lessons & 20 downloads

Tools and Materials
7 minutes, 9 seconds
Get To Know the Stamps
3 minutes, 34 seconds
Inspiration
3 minutes, 32 seconds
Carving the Stamp
10 minutes, 43 seconds
Mixing Ink
11 minutes, 47 seconds
  • 99% positive reviews (447)
  • 10,627 students
  • 12 lessons (1h 16m)
  • 20 additional resources (6 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Fill a sketchbook with stamping designs using your own hand-carved stamps and create a print, ready for display.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is for anyone interested in learning the art of printmaking or who wants to learn new creative illustration techniques.

Requirements and materials

No previous experience is required.

In terms of materials, you will need a sketchbook, inks or ink pads, carving tools, and a carving block.


Reviews

10,627 Students
447 Reviews
99% Positive ratings

Jeanne McGee

A course by Jeanne McGee

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Artist and Printmaker

Jeanne McGee is an artist and printmaker based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She grew up in a creative household and spent a lot of time pursuing artistic hobbies like drawing and painting. She went on to study for an MFA in printmaking at The University of Wisconsin and in 2018 was featured in Print / Maker, published by UPPERCASE.

Her work is inspired by her love of the outdoors and has been featured in small independent stores and galleries across the US. Jeanne experiments with a variety of artistic mediums as well as printmaking, including drawing and textile design, and shares her work on Instagram with over 30K followers.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Preparing to Print

    • Tools and Materials
    • Get To Know the Stamps
    • Inspiration
  • U3

    Beginning the Process

    • Transferring and Drawing Your Design
    • Carving the Stamp
    • Mixing Ink
    • Prepping Your Sketchbook
  • U4

    Printing and More

    • Printing in Your Sketchbook
    • Sketchbook and Stamps
    • Final Print
  • FP

    Final project

    • Sketchbooking with Handmade Stamps

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    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

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Sketchbooking with Handmade Stamps. Illustration, and Craft course by Jeanne McGee Best seller

Sketchbooking with Handmade Stamps

A course by Jeanne McGee
Artist and Printmaker . Minneapolis, United States.
Joined October 2020
  • 99% positive reviews (447)
  • 10,627 students