think. make. do. SCREEN PRiNtiNg gRaPhiCS & DESigN Like this article? Read more screen-printing articles at impressionsmag.com/screenprinting. The 'Art' of Redrawing a non-artist's guide to simple art reviewing and drawing steps for screen printing. By ThomAs TRiminghAm, ConTRiBuTing WRiTeR Many printers cringe when they think of having to redraw something for a customer, but it doesn't have to mean a lot of frustration and anxiety.You don't have to be talented to redraw something well.All it really takes is some practice with a couple of different tools in CorelDRAW to quickly re-create images. You don't want to spend hours re-creating a job that will earn minimal money. It would be better to pay someone to re-create the file, have the customer pick different artwork or decline the job. To avoid wasting time, it is important to review artwork and estimate re-creation time well so you don't overcommit. Also, ensure the art is worth the order's size. Figure 1 P.40 i m p r e s s i o n s m a g . c o m SEPTEMBER 2018 Reviewing Artwork for Drawing It is important to note that not every file will need to be redrawn. In many cases, you can average the resolution (increase the file size by increasing the resolution) and increase the image's contrast.This creates an acceptable result without ever touching the drawing tools. Since each design is different, consider this option before submitting a final estimate.With experience, you may be able to tell when you can sidestep a redrawing after a quick review of the artwork. Open the file and review it in your software prior to giving the customer a final estimate on the art time needed.http://www.impressionsmag.com/screenprinting http://www.impressionsmag.com