Sketchbooking with Handmade Stamps
A course by Jeanne McGee , Artist and Printmaker
Experiment with designing your own stamps and create vibrant artwork inspired by the world around you
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.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 20 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (445)
- 10,524 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.
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A course by Jeanne McGee
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
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparing to Print
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Tools and Materials
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Get To Know the Stamps
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Inspiration
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U3
Beginning the Process
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Transferring and Drawing Your Design
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Carving the Stamp
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Mixing Ink
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Prepping Your Sketchbook
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U4
Printing and More
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Printing in Your Sketchbook
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Sketchbook and Stamps
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Final Print
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FP
Final project
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Sketchbooking with Handmade Stamps
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I learned a lot!! It was great!! Thank you very much from Holland!
asmabenni
i enjoyed the course easy to follow and had fun creating patterns
nd_artevisual
La artista lo explica bien, aunque creo que hay varios detalles que se quedan cortos. Igual todo el material complementario para leerlo después es bastante enriquecedor.
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julifiorino
Me encanto
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hmadra
I loved the course. It is inspiring.