Week 2
● Tell a story about a happy/challenging/funny/meaningful moment from the week
A meaningful moment from the week was asking some friends if they'd want any specific shirt designs and knowing that I would be making images that people would appreciate. One of my friends drew the chicken (second image) and I'm going to make a shirt with their drawing on it.
● What have you learned?
I've learned that it's nice to be working on multiple screen printing designs so I can have a variety to work with when there are some that are more technically challenging and some that are really fun and happy.
● Reflection on progress towards goals from week 1
I haven't sold anything yet because I'm mostly just planning stuff out and cutting out designs right now, but I will be screen printing on clothes next week so I will get to give people shirts!
I've been trying out painting on clothes which is challenging because I have to be very focused and it's easy to mess up, but I haven't screen printed on jeans so I thought that technique would be best.
I could be better with time management still, but I felt productive when I was on campus especially on Thursday because I have one design ready to print and one almost ready to print.
● Questions you have
Not really a question but I find that it means more to me when I'm giving people I know screen prints and I'd rather give it as a gift then ask them to pay for it.
● 1-2 images/photos
Sun/moon design I drew out and will be screen printing next week:
It seems like you're finding a lot of different kinds of satisfaction with this project, Thea. I hear you about the challenges of giving vs selling. Making art sits in a funny in between space for those. That said, don't undervalue what you make. I hope you and Essie and Divine are learning from each other as well.
ReplyDeleteYes. Gifting is very satisfying. Thank you!
DeleteI like your idea of having multiple projects going at once. I wonder if this helps with getting "unstuck" on one design/process while you tackle another. In response to your thoughts of selling vs. gifting, I wonder if you might find a balance if you were selling for the benefit of something you care about--using one gift to create another.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I definitely would want to do that and I hope to continue working on that so that I can fundraise for organizations or actions.
DeleteI was introduced to screen printing by Nance on a 9th grade class trip - and thought it was just so much fun - and surprisingly easy to do. The fussy work of cutting out the designs is the hardest part - once you are free to apply the inks it's just plain fun. I can't wait to see your designs in completion. We miss you in C&C - I hope you are doing well.
ReplyDeleteyeah, it's fun. thank you!
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