Block Printing for Illustration
A course by SowiesoWies , Illustrator
Carve patterns, shapes, and designs into blocks to create unique stamps for printing
Illustrations have the power to bring smiles to people’s faces and change their day in an instant. Wies van der Velde, the illustrator and artist behind SowiesoWies, specializes in creating playful artwork using the block printing technique. She sells her work on Esty and shares it with over 150K followers on Instagram.
In this course, she teaches you how to work with the block printing technique to create your own illustrations. Carve patterns, shapes, and designs into a block and print them onto paper to make unique, multi-layered images. Get your tools ready and start stamping your own story.
What will you learn in this online course?
11 lessons & 10 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (88)
- 2,395 students
- 11 lessons (1h 13m)
- 10 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Craft a playful illustration of a character using your own handmade printing blocks.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in creating unique illustrations using stamps.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required.
You will need carving tools, stamping materials such as a linoleum block, and ink pads, as well as other materials specified by the teacher in the course.
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SowiesoWies
A course by SowiesoWies
Wies van der Velde, or SowiesoWies as she’s also known online, is an illustrator, artist, and potter from Utrecht, The Netherlands. She specializes in block printing and has been experimenting with the technique since she was ten years old after discovering her fascination with the unique textures it creates. Wies went on to study at an art academy, where she honed her artistic skills.
After graduating, she spent time finding her style and eventually began selling her work online. Since then, Wies has turned her artistic passion into a career and now works full-time from her own studio. She aims to bring joy to the world through her artwork, which she shares with over 150K followers on Instagram.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Getting Ready: Tools, Ink and Paper
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Materials
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Handling the Tools
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Working with Ink Pads
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U3
Starting on Your Project: Getting Inspired, Sketching and Carving
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Inspiration and First Sketch
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Carving and Printing the Main Character
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Rest of the Characters
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Final Touches
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U4
Maintenance
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Storing and Cleaning Your Tools
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Other Uses for Your Print
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FP
Final project
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Block Printing for Illustration
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I loved this course from beginning to the end
great class
Loved this course, teacher was very thorough and engaging.
Un curso muy inspirador
Great content and super fun