The subject can be:
- Animal
- Horoscope
- Tarot
- Circus/Fair Poster
- Portrait
- Cityscape/Townscape
- Still Life
- Other
For any of these topics, first draft your artwork using thumbnail sketches. Your design must be 3 flat colors and black (No gradations.).
Regarding photographic references, you may reference a photo you have taken yourself, or you may STYLIZE from an existing photo if your artwork is dramatically different from the original photo. You may not reference a drawing, painting, or design by someone else.
Reductive printmaking is a complicated process, so view the video below to fully understand it. There are many other fascinating videos about the reductive printmaking process on Youtube.
Demonstration from Harvard Art Museums, referencing Picasso