Screenprinting & Andy Warhol

Introduction

Screenprinting & Andy Warhol

Screenprinting has been a popular art medium for years. One artist famous for using screenprinting is Andy Warhol.
In this lesson, we will explore the work he created and why he chose this medium. 

After your research, you will be able to create your own screenprint. Your artwork will be graded on the elements and principles of design.

Task

What are the tools used for Screenprinting?

What are some of the benefits of using Screenprinting as an art medium?

Who are some artists who you Screenprinting as their art medium?

What types of illustrations and designs work best for screenprints?

Process

Research some tools/art supplies used by screenprinters:
http://www.dickblick.com/products/diy-print-shop-screen-printing-kits/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=40327-1009&gclid=CMrXwJPqx8gCFUVffgodZNwEgw

Learn about the screenprinting process:
https://revolverwarholgallery.com/andy-warhol-screenprints-process-history/

Take a deeper look at Andy Warhol's screenprinted artwork:
http://www.masterworksfineart.com/inventory/warhol

http://nga.gov.au/warhol/Kinsman.cfm

Learn about the Elements and Principles of Design:
http://www.incredibleart.org/files/elements2.htm

Learn about different arts who screenprint:
http://www.creativebloq.com/print-design/examples-screen-printing-11410436

http://www.peopleofprint.com/general/people-of-print-20-screen-printers-you-should-know-about/

Learn how an easy DIY process:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Screenprinting-Easy-Detailed-Inexpensive/?ALLSTEPS

Evaluation

  1. Using some of the methods researched during the Process section of this lesson, think a drawing that would work as a screenprint. 
  2. Your drawing/design will be graded based on standard elements and principles of design.
  3. Using tools provided as part of a DIY screenprint, follow the steps 1-7 from this http://www.instructables.com/id/Screenprinting-Easy-Detailed-Inexpensive/?ALLSTEPS and create your own screenprint.

Conclusion

  1. When you are finished creating your screenprint, you will present it to a small group of your peers
  2. Discuss and share what materials you used to create your screenprint. Also discuss what medium you chose to print your screenprint on (i.e. T-shirt, paper, tote bag, etc.).
  3. Discuss other projects that you envision that can be created using screenprinting as the medium.

Credits