Showing posts with label stencil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stencil. Show all posts

08 April, 2011

Dolk and Pøbel - Norway


In the summer of 2008 Dolk and Pøbel, two talented Norwegian street artists, took on the challenge of Lofoten Islands countryside in Norway to create large-scale murales on the faces of abandoned houses which are about to be demolished.

more info
http://vimeo.com/7081798
http://www.handmadeposters.com/

Living Decay (fairy tales in the middle of nowhere) from nulli versi on Vimeo.



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demonstrates how to create very large scale stencils (ed)

30 March, 2011

Tomoko Shioyasu





apanese artist Tomoko Shioyasu was born in Osaka in 1981 and majored in sculpture at the Kyoto City University of Arts. Her immense floor-to-ceiling tapestries are meticulously cut by hand from enormous sheets of paper using utility knives and soldering irons. Her work evokes some of nature’s most complex creations: the organic patterns of cells, the flow of water, and the forces of wind. How these are hung without tearing seems nearly impossible.Her latest work, “Vortex” (first two images) is currently on display as part of the show Bye Bye Kitty!!! Between Heaven and Hell in Japanese Art at Japan Society in New York

full article here
http://thisiscolossal.com/2011/03/immense-paper-cut-tapestries-by-tomoko-shioyasu/






MOTアニュアル2010:装飾 塩保朋子 インタビュー
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvlTcV-m89g



30 December, 2009

Blek Le Rat in Melbourne



Blek le Rat needs no introduction. He's finally showing in Australia.

see exhibition at Metro in Melbourne
Metro Gallery presents a retrospective of Blek le Rat from December 9-24.

Article in the Age

"Blek, born Xavier Prou, is in Melbourne to open a retrospective of his work at Armadale's Metro Gallery. Yesterday, in recognition of Melbourne's vibrant street art culture, he left his mark in Hosier Lane with a stencil of his Man Who Walks Through Walls. A collaborative mural, it also drew on the talents of local artists Ha Ha, Vexta, Drew Funk and Reko Rennie."


Feature article on Bellebyrd (2006)
http://printaustralia.blogspot.com/2006/04/blek-le-rat.html

intro movie

blek's work

videos
of blek at work

first website http://bleklerat.free.fr/
second website http://blekmyvibe.free.fr/

Blek on Blakkbyrd
http://blakkbyrd.blogspot.com/search?q=blek+le+rat

Blek on Facebook

Blek Le Rat is a member of Print Australia

29 October, 2009

Pøbel and Dolk - Norway

A time lapse animation of how to cut and paint a very large stencil in-situ. I first encountered Dolk's work in Berlin in 2006 and have also photographed it in Amsterdam. The artists here are Pøbel and Dolk.

Blakkbyrd



"In the video 'Øde Dekor', we are presented with a theme that is well known in Northern Norwegian art and has become something of a cliché; The decaying house. From the 1970's counter-culture, to music, theater plays and the media in general, it is a symbol of emigration and centralization in the North. The theme is however presented in a new and refreshing way in this video.
The artists chose ten houses in Vestvågøy and decorated them in urban graffiti, in a way that brings new life in these sad monuments."
-Bodø Arts Center

Screenings:
Lofoten International Arts Festival 2006
Nordnorsken 2007

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-AIUu94AhM

21 September, 2006

printmaking CAE - Melbourne

Enrolments & Enquiries: (03) 9652 0611
| 253 Flinders Lane & 21 Degraves Street Melbourne

DECORATIVE TECHNIQUES FOR WOOD

Create and develop designs to apply to timber objects. Course covers how to cut a stencil pattern, various paint techniques including distressing, antiquing and faux finishes. Techniques will be applied to a sample board.

  • HVP53402 | 4 sessions from Wed Oct 04 6.30pm-9.00pm until Oct 25 | East Melbourne
    Fee: $165.00 | Teacher: Pacquita Maher more >

FRED WILLIAMS ETCHING WORKSHOP

Explore traditional etching techniques while looking at Australian painter/printmaker Fred Williams whilst taking the plates through a series of states from light to dark to explore all possibilities as Fred Williams did. Focusing on Gum Trees, Dotted Landscape and Scrub we will explore line, aquatint tone and drypoint.

  • HXP67201 | 2 sessions from Sat Nov 25 10.00am-4.00pm until Nov 26 | City
    Fee: $240.00 | Teacher: Jo Wilson more >

INTRODUCTION TO ETCHING

This course introduces students to basic etching and drypoint techniques in a purpose built environment. Perfect for beginners or students looking to refresh their skills.

  • HXL05301 | 4 sessions from Wed Oct 25 6.30pm-9.30pm until Nov 15
    Fee: $220.00 | Teacher: Deborah Williams more >

LINOCUT: MARGARET PRESTON

Explore the works of Margaret Preston and learn to make your own linocuts at CAE printmaking studios. Explore a range of traditional and contemporary linocut techniques and produce a limited edition of prints.

  • HXP34202 | 2 sessions from Sat Oct 21 10.00am-4.00pm until Oct 22 | City
    Fee: $240.00 | Teacher: Jo Wilson more >

PRINT YOUR OWN T-SHIRT

Develop and create your own t-shirt designs. Learn how to prepare placement print artwork, transfer design to screen and hand print onto your own t-shirt.

  • HVP42002 | 2 sessions from Sat Nov 11 10.00am-4.00pm until Nov 18 | East Melbourne
    Fee: $220.00 | Teacher: Paula McLoughlin more >

SCREEN PRINTING ACCESS

The screen printing facilities at CAE's Ola Cohn Centre are now available for access. Participants can select from two options. Option 1- Full use of facilities: $30 per session. Option 2 - Limited use or screen preparation: $20 per session. The access sessions have been set up for participants who have completed a CAE short course and for those who have the skills and competencies to work at their own pace. Access times are on Friday's. There are two time blocks available: Morning 9am-1pm Afternoon 1pm-5pm Evening 5pm-9pm Please contact CAE on 9652 0611 for bookings and enquiries.

  • HVP57057 | 1 session Fri Sep 22 9.00am-1.00pm | East Melbourne
    Fee: $30.00 more >
  • HVP57058 | 1 session Fri Sep 22 1.00pm-5.00pm | East Melbourne
    Fee: $30.00 more >
  • HVP57059 | 1 session Fri Sep 29 9.00am-1.00pm | East Melbourne
    Fee: $30.00 more >
  • HVP57060 | 1 session Fri Sep 29 1.00pm-5.00pm | East Melbourne
    Fee: $30.00 more >
  • HVP57063 | 1 session Fri Oct 13 9.00am-1.00pm | East Melbourne
    Fee: $30.00 more >
  • HVP57064 | 1 session Fri Oct 13 1.00pm-5.00pm | East Melbourne
    Fee: $30.00 more >
  • HVP57065 | 1 session Fri Oct 20 9.00am-1.00pm | East Melbourne
    Fee: $30.00 more >
  • HVP57066 | 1 session Fri Oct 20 1.00pm-5.00pm | East Melbourne
    Fee: $30.00 more >
  • HVP57067 | 1 session Fri Oct 27 9.00am-1.00pm | East Melbourne
    Fee: $30.00 more >
  • HVP57068 | 1 session Fri Oct 27 1.00pm-5.00pm | East Melbourne
    Fee: $30.00 more >
  • HVP57069 | 1 session Fri Nov 03 9.00am-1.00pm | East Melbourne
    Fee: $30.00 more >
  • HVP57070 | 1 session Fri Nov 03 1.00pm-5.00pm | East Melbourne
    Fee: $30.00 more >

SILK SCREEN INTENSIVE

Use your own designs and various cut stencil, drop-out and photographic techniques to print onto t-shirts, other garments or material.

  • HVP12108 | 2 sessions from Sat Oct 14 10.00am-4.00pm until Oct 21 | East Melbourne
    Fee: $220.00 | Teacher: Simon White more >
  • HVP12109 | 2 sessions from Sun Nov 12 10.00am-4.00pm until Nov 19 | East Melbourne
    Fee: $220.00 | Teacher: Paula McLoughlin more >

SILK SCREEN INTERMEDIATE

Develop and extend your skills gained in previous screen printing courses to a more sophisticated level. Come along with your creative ideas and explore the diversity of this printing method.

  • HVP35205 | 4 sessions from Tue Oct 10 6.30pm-9.00pm until Oct 31 | East Melbourne
    Fee: $200.00 | Teacher: Simon White more >
  • HVP35206 | 4 sessions from Fri Oct 20 6.30pm-9.00pm until Nov 10 | East Melbourne
    Fee: $200.00 | Teacher: Paula McLoughlin more >

SILK SCREEN PRINTING

Learn the basics of screen printing including design, colour and texture, while using cut stencils, drop-outs, photographic techniques, screen preparation and printing. Use your own designs to print onto clothing or material.

  • HVP12015 | 7 sessions from Mon Oct 09 6.30pm-9.00pm until Nov 20 | East Melbourne
    Fee: $290.00 | Teacher: Simon White more >
  • HVP12016 | 7 sessions from Thu Oct 12 6.30pm-9.00pm until Nov 23 | East Melbourne
    Fee: $290.00 | Teacher: Simon White more >
  • HVP12014 | 7 sessions from Mon Oct 16 10.00am-12.30pm until Nov 27 | East Melbourne
    Full Fee: $290.00 | Concession: $260.00 | Teacher: Nathan Gray more >

STENCIL ART

Discuss the phenomenon of stencil graffiti art. Learn to draft and make your own paper stencils and work on a temporary installation.

  • HXM96902 | 1 session Sat Oct 28 10.30am-4.00pm | City
    Fee: $95.00 | Teacher: Paula McLoughlin more >


09 September, 2006

stencil notes




These are my studio notes on creating a stencil with paper and varnish. It is a process that I have devised for myself .

this is for a handcut handdrawn stencil

step one: design
materials: paper, pencil, ruler and erasor, pen, brush and ink
  • start with a sheet of heavy watercolour paper [300gsm]
  • mark out the outline of the outer edge of the image [eg 4 x 6 ins]
  • then add a wide border to strengthen the stencil. The border shuld be around a third of the image size, between 3 and 10cms depending on paper size.

insufficient border
  • If there are alignment or registration problems with using the stencil in conjunction with other stencils , consider and resolve them now.
  • draw out your design in pencil
  • there are physical limitations to how small or large the holes can be. You have to decide where the bridges that join the shapes go. Its similar to planning the blacks and the whites in linocut, with the added complication that everything must join together with structural integrity.

too much lateral movement
  • paint in the 'black' areas where the paper will be removed. Erase construction lines. Check the design works. Look at it from a distance. It should be easily read from across the room.
  • scan photocopy or otherwise record the design
step two: cutting
materials: cutting pad, sharp knife, ruler, lightbox
  • you need a sharp knife that you can use like a pencil. It is essential that the blade is very sharp so disposable blade knives are ideal.
  • cut the smallest holes first and the fiddly bits. This is to make full use of the paper's strength for as long as possible. The more you remove, the more fragile the stencil becomes. Cut 'away' from fragile bridges.
  • cut the big holes last
  • use a light box or the sunlit sky to view the stencil at regular intervals to check for errors.
  • you can make repairs with paper tape. [ paper address labels are good] Tape the stencil both sides, then cut the tape to match the stencil.
  • when you have finished place it against your black book and check it out.
step three: waterproofing
materials: shellac flakes, metholated spirits, jam jar, plastic spoon, cheap paint brush, newspapers.
  • cover your work surface with newspaper; prepare a seperate drying area also covered with newspaper
  • mix the shellac flakes with the meths in the jam jar. Stir until it dissolves. Try 1:4 shellac to meths. Play with the consistencies, until you get a mix that is right for you.
  • You don't need to use it all, keep some extra flakes in reserve to thicken the mixture if required.
  • Shellac will thicken when stored, just add more meths to thin. Store with tight lid on.
  • Place the stencil on the newspaper and coat both sides with shellac. Dry on prepared newspaper. Repeat several times.
  • Clean the brush with meths, then soap and water.
  • The shellac soaks into the paper and waterproofs it. It also strengthens it. The paper resembles a hard thin waterproof card.
Step four: proofing
materials: paper, paint etc


  • mark the registration marks on the back of the stencil

  • tape the paper into place, turn stencil over.
  • proof the stencil

  • check the design, recut or repair any errors

  • keep re-proofing the stencil until you are satisfied.

  • the stencil is now ready for use
by blakkbyrd


19 August, 2006

stencil tutorials



http://www.stencilrevolution.com/tutorials/


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http://www.stencilarchive.org/

Stenciling is the poor persons��� printmaking. It is the easiest and cheapest way to print the same image over and over on different surfaces and in different places. To start off, the three most important things for making a stencil are an idea, something to cut with, and something to cut the stencil out of. I cant��� help with the idea part, but you should���t feel like you have to be an artist to do this. One of the great things about stencils is that since each print looks the same and consists of only a positive and negative, it makes almost all designs look really sharp and good.

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This is a quick way to use photoshop to create that semi-trendy, two-tone silhouette effect.



20 June, 2006

culture jammed

idont-icant-iwont.html

culture jamming is the art of subverting commercial art campaigns - here the technique is appropriated and applied by the commercial artists themselves

29 May, 2006

stencil art - sydney

Melbourne & Sydney Stencil Festival 06

The preparations and planning for this years Stencil Festival are in full swing. This year we will not only celebrate stencil art in Melbourne but for the first time also stage a Stencil Festival in Sydney!

In Melbourne the festival has moved from North Melbourne to the vibrant cultural hub of Fitzroy and [was] held at the Rose St. Artist Market (60 Rose St.) for five days from Thursday 18 to Monday 22 May 2006.

In Sydney the Pine Street Creative Arts Centre (64 Pine St.) in the inner city suburb of Chippendale will host the first Sydney Stencil Festival from Thursday 1 to Monday 5 June 2006.

We are calling now for applications of artists who wish to participate in this years festivals. Please find attached the application form or download it from:
http://pinxit.spymac.com/call_for_application.pdf

see the website for more details

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Potluck Stencil Art is a two day extravaganza during the Sydney Stencil Festival for the public to access stencil art making. This is a spectacular free event to all young people and families to stencil, swap and share designs.

So bring along your t-shirts, jackets, caps and pants for your very own design! If this is your first stencilling attempt- don’t fret! There will be templates, professional artists and designers to help you with your unique wearable art. All works can be entered into the Potluck Bid with proceeds going toward both the artist and event charity drive for ‘The Settlement’ organisation.

Event Dates: Saturday & Sunday, 3 & 4 June 2006
Workshop Times: Saturday & Sunday, 11am – 2pm
Potluck Bid: Sunday 2.30pm-3.30pm. Bring your family and friends
Read More...

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The Podcast Network produced two features at the Melbourne Stencil Festival. See a 25 min. flic shot at the Opening Night (with interviews, heaps of paintings etc) and a second part from the live spraying with an interview with Logan Hicks.

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Towards the end of the first feature is an interview with one of the organisers wherein he comments on the Melbourne stencil art scene and the impact that Melbourne's art colleges are having.

Logan Hicks comments on how the eighties teenage graffiti artists are now mid career art professionals and describes the impact that their graffiti background is having on their work and on the commercial art industry.

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Two videos from Graffiti TV

Logan Hicks cutting stencils
Logan Hicks in action


28 April, 2006

blek le rat


Homelessin France, by Blek le Rat. 6/2005

the stencil manifesto

"While studying Engraving and Archictecture at the « Ecole des Beaux Arts » in Paris I got acquaint with the subject. So, in the seventies I learned the art of etching and the techniques of lithography and seriography, while the study of architecture waked my conscience measurable public space. " ...


"In October 1981 in Paris, rue des Thermopyles, we painted for the first time on an old dilapidated house where we wanted to reproduce an American piece. But what a Fiasko! So I suggested making stencils, an old technique, ancestor of seriography and later used by Italien fascists for their propaganda. I remembered having seen a little effigy of the Duce (Mussolini) with a helm, a relic of the Second World War, in Padova (Italy), when I was there with my parents in the early sixties Well, once the technique and the material were found, again we just had to act."

intro movie

blek's work

videos
of blek at work

first website http://bleklerat.free.fr/
second website http://blekmyvibe.free.fr/


10 April, 2006

banksy on oz

What do you know about Australian graffiti artists/designers?

From what I've seen Australian graffiti is like the classic New York stuff after its had the colour and contrast turned up a notch. ( that means I like it )

interview

website