Art with Tape

Many people might think that tape is only used to mend things that have been torn apart. But, tape could be used in art, too! Today, I am going to tell you about how tape works in art. 

For this project, prepare colored tape (ex. red, yellow, blue, black), a piece of sketchbook paper, a reference artwork, a pair of scissors/a cutting knife, a ruler, a pencil, and an eraser. Colored tape could be solid or has low opacity. By a reference artwork, I mean by artworks that has been created by other artists. However, it is optional.

First of all, either design your own drawings or look at the reference to start sketching it on a piece of sketchbook paper with a pencil. For me, I looked at an artwork reference and sketched it. After you have sketched it, it is time to put colored tape onto it. You might need a ruler if you are a perfectionist. A ruler is mainly used for cutting straight tape strips with the width of your choice. 

If there are curved lines on your sketches, I suggest that you disconnect the long line of tape into sections to make them curve naturally. If they are in shapes, put several strips of tape together and cut the shape that you want. Also, if the colored tape has low opacity, try not to overlap them, because it makes darker colors in some places. 

It might not stick very well like glue does, so try to stick them as hard as you can. Even if you are finished, make sure that they are all stuck well. You are done whenever you are satisfied with the artwork that you have created!

Quote of the Day: "The essence of all art is to have pleasure in giving pleasure." -Dale Carnegie

This is my tape art that I
worked on by looking at
an artist's artwork.