Andy Warhol's Ink Blot Drawing Technique

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  Step 1

  Take 2 pieces of paper. An an absorbent piece (photocopy or cartridge) and a non absorbent piece; tracing paper or shiny paper.
  On the photocopy paper draw or trace your image.

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  Step 2

  Join with tape, the two pieces of paper together so that they can open like a book.

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  Step 3

  Use the fountain pen or stick dipped in ink to draw a small part of your traced line.

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  Step 4

  Before the ink dries, press down onto the absorbent paper. (like closing your book).

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  Step 5

  Repeat steps 3-4 until your drawing is complete.

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  Step 6

  It will be a reversed image of your original tracing.

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  Step 7

  Once the ink is dry, colour with watercolour or coloured inks.

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Terri D. · Palm Bay, Florida, US 1st May 2015

Never knew that about Andy Warhol's "printing" method. Will definitely give this a try as there are times when I'd like to replicate a piece without damaging it. Thanks for sharing this method of transferring.

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