Relief Print Portraits 

Assignment 

Your assignment is to create a reduction relief print portriat. You will need to include two colors + white. You will need to demonstrate an understanding of planar analysis and directional mark making. You will need to create at least 4 total prints.   

Objectives: 

In Class Practice 

Planar Analysis/Directional Mark Making 

Learning Targets: 

Directions:
1. Watch the video provided on planar analysis 

2. Create two drawings- one of a simple apple or sphere. The other of a more complex form found on the still life wall 

2. Illustrate the planes of the form using straight lines and flat shapes 

Why does this matter?

Value with Hatching / Inverse Value 

Learning Target: 

Directions: 

Printmaking Supplies Review

Linoleum cutting tool

Bench Hook 

Warming device for linoleum

Brayer

Pallet Knife 

Linoleum 

Printmaking Paper 

Printmaking Ink 

Reduction Print Process Review

Summative Project

Requirements: 

Your assignment is to create a reduction print portrait 

You will need to include a minimum of 2 colors + white in your design

You will need to create a directional mark pattern that considers the planes of the face

You should create 4+ copies. 

Examples:

Planning & Design 

Learning Targets: 

Directions: 

Portrait Printmaking Planning & Design Assignment

Step 1: Select and Edit Reference Photo 

Step 2: Planar Analysis and Directional Mark Making Map

Directions: 

Step 3: Color

Directions: 

Step 3: Transfer Design to Linoleum 

Step 4: Carve out Whites of the Design 

Step 5: Print First Color