Mixed Media Nature Prints Art Lesson

The video tutorial guides students through creating mixed media nature prints. It begins with using oil pastels to pattern colored paper, followed by creating a torn paper collage. Students then sketch from nature and transfer their designs onto Styrofoam to create printing plates. After making test prints, they proceed to create relief prints on collage backgrounds using printing ink. The final steps involve embellishing the prints and arranging them into a triptych for presentation. The project encourages creativity, experimentation with color schemes, and thoughtful composition.

What is the first step in creating the mixed media nature prints?

• Embellishing the prints

• Sketching from nature

• Using oil pastels to pattern colored paper

• Creating a torn paper collage

What size are the colored papers used for the initial patterning?

• 3 by 5 inches

• 5 by 7 inches

• 4 1/2 by 6 inches

• 6 by 8 inches

How do students transfer their sketches onto Styrofoam?

• By using a pencil

• By using a ballpoint pen

• By using a marker

• By using a paintbrush

What is the purpose of creating test prints with markers?

• To clean the printing plates

• To create the final print

• To practice the printing process

• To finalize the design

How many times should students print on each collaged background paper?

• At least four times

• At least three times

• At least twice

• At least once

What materials are offered to students for embellishing their prints?

• Crayons and colored pencils

• Paint pens, gel pens, and metallic markers

• Charcoal and pastels

• Watercolors and brushes

What is the final arrangement of the prints called?

• A diptych

• A collage

• A montage

• A triptych