Art mark making

In this project, we explored different methods and techniques for black and white mark-making. In my case, I tried various drawing media on white paper and experimented with both abstract shapes and patterns and more graphic ones. Further on, we analyzed the relationship between this type of illustration and certain words and the effect value can have on them.

Mark-making is a no-sweat way to start a daily creative practice because you only need three supplies. Black paint or ink, paper, and your mark-making objects. That’s it! But what do you do once you have your supplies? Click through and I'll show you what comes next!

John and I had a fun day in the studio recently. We both wanted to do a bit of experimental mark-making, to explore new ideas. John is looking for inspiration for his printmaking and I thought it would be interesting to play with marks and compositions which could be the starting points of new drawings or which might possible translate into textiles. We gathered lots of tools and then made a few new ones, looking for anything which would make an unusual mark if dipped in paint: We decided to…

All the hard work was done. All that remained now was for one artist to take a very brave step and put herself out there, out into the world of internet teaching.

Doodles and scratches, squiggles and stirpes - great patterns start with making marks using different mark making tools. #markmakingtools #makingmarks

Discover the magic of transparent layers and mark making in art journals. Our tutorial guides you through using collage papers, acrylic inks, stamps, and paint pens to add depth to abstract art.

A week of drawing patterns & making marks in ink, Throwing in a twist + hypothesis wrapped in an experiment: how does water alter|morph patterns? So I set about drawing repeating patterns knowing in advance that I would alter them — I like seeing how art materials react in different sit

What is mark making and why it's important? Discover the significance of mark-making in art journaling and artistic expression. Learn why mark-making is crucial for conveying individuality, narratives, and emotions in your artwork. Explore techniques, tools, and the importance of study in developing

Today I worked with lines and scribbles, inspired by a few of my students who were in the 100 Drawings class. My goal was just to see what I can do with crayons, oil pastels, and other line-making tools, on their own, without point. I did venture into paint, though, as you'll see in the video, but the focus is on drawing media. These are not meant to be "pieces", or even studies. They are just byproducts of my playing around. Which is how I like to think of all my work. Crayola, various oil…