How to screenprint with an ipad and iphone

Virtual screenprinting with the iPad and a couple of free apps.

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Start with a simple picture to get used to the app. So, photograph a favorite subject or use a favorite image.

Start with a simple picture to get used to the app. So, photograph a favorite subject or use a favorite image.

Import your photo to PicShop

Import your photo to PicShop

Tap on Filter. Select 'B&W' option. Adjust contrast to desired effect.

Tap on Filter. Select 'B&W' option. Adjust contrast to desired effect.

Here's my high contrast black and white image after adjustments.

Here's my high contrast black and white image after adjustments.

Open Warhol app (no longer free), then tap create

Open Warhol app (no longer free), then tap create

Import image

Import image

Expose image

Expose image

After exposing your image you'll get a negative similar to above image. Your negative will print as a positive image. Tap the 'next' button.

After exposing your image you'll get a negative similar to above image. Your negative will print as a positive image. Tap the 'next' button.

Here, you'll see a pale template of your image. Use it to create the underpainting upon which you'll print your negative.

Here, you'll see a pale template of your image. Use it to create the underpainting upon which you'll print your negative.

After you finish the underpainting, select a color for your negative. Pull the squeegee from top to bottom then release.

After you finish the underpainting, select a color for your negative. Pull the squeegee from top to bottom then release.

Voila! you made your first digital screenprint. The app creates the dot pattern. Save (or share) & crop your new image for dramatic effect in the iPad Photo Album. Look out art world, here you come!

Voila! you made your first digital screenprint. The app creates the dot pattern. Save (or share) & crop your new image for dramatic effect in the iPad Photo Album. Look out art world, here you come!

  • Pic shop app
  • Warhol museum app (no longer free)
  • iPad
  • A photo