Printing

Printing is a process for reproducing text and image, typically with ink on paper using a printing press. It is often carried out as a large-scale industrial process, and is an essential part of publishing and transaction printing. (Printing on Wikipedia)

 

Positive and Negative Space

 

What is a print? via MOMA: great interactive site showing different printing methods (woodcut, etching, lithography & screenprint)

 

Types of Printing
Relief (Lino, wood, collagraph)	Engraving
Intaglio	Lithography
Monoprinting	Screenprinting
World Patterns and Designs
African Designs-Inspirations for textiles, ceramics and printing etc View more presentations from Frank Curkovic.	Ancient Egyptian Designs View more presentations from Frank Curkovic.
Chinese Patterns: Inspirations for textiles, ceramics and printing etc View more presentations from Frank Curkovic.	North American Native Designs: Inspirations for textiles, ceramics and printing etc View more presentations from Frank Curkovic.
Celtic Designs & Motifs: Inspirations for patterns, printing and design etc. View more presentations from Frank Curkovic.	Islamic Designs View more presentations from Frank Curkovic.

World Textile Patterns may also be used as inspiration for textiles, printing, collage, design etc.

 

Have a look at the work of Johanna Basford for beautiful black and white patterns and wallpaper designs.

     

 

You may also find these Black and White Fractals of interest for inspiration.

 

You have created your design, now what? Consider Colour

 

Myoats is a community where people create designs using an online drawing application. These designs can be rated, downloaded, and archived. The Most Liked designs are rewarded by being featured on the home page.

 

 

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Music Posters and Album Art

 

 

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