Jasper Johns Collograph Prints | Printmaking for 2nd Grade

Abstract art featuring assorted shapes such as a large letter 'K', hearts, circles, and a spiral, in black and yellow.

These collograph prints by 2nd graders were made by gluing cut out foam letters and shapes to a piece of cardboard.  The kids drew and cut out their own foam letters and shapes, but I also had a selection of other foam pieces to add.

We tied this project to the art of Jasper Johns.

Before rolling and printing the plates, the kids glued shapes of colored paper on their background, so there would be some color showing through.

Then, we used a brayer to roll water soluble printing ink on the collographs and printed them on the sheet, rubbing the back of the paper carefully to transfer the ink.

Colorful abstract artwork features a large number "23" overlaying blocks of green, yellow, pink, blue, and black. Ideal for 2nd grade art projects, this piece resembles vibrant collograph prints.
Colorful collograph prints with different shapes and letters in various colors on a yellow background. Ideal for 2nd grade projects.
Abstract print with bold black letters and shapes on a white background, featuring colorful geometric yellow, purple, and blue sections.
Abstract art with black shapes, a blue circle, a red triangle, and green and yellow blocks on a white background, resembling the creativity seen in 2nd-grade collograph prints.

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