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Print 1. Project 1: Tulip monotype prints

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Claire B

And finally ………. Deb posted a very helpful tip on my last blog post regarding printing on pre-soaked paper.  So today I’ve spent the day looking into that.  Along with some helpful comments from my tutor, who I wrote to … Continue reading →

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Print 1. Project 1: More painted monoprints

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Claire B

Still having a few printing problems so I’ve read back through my previous posts in this project to review what continues to go wrong and where I’m improving.  Print improvements are minimal but colour mixing is going very well. So … Continue reading →

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Print 1. Project 1: Painted monoprint from life

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Claire B

For the still life section I looked at many items and arrangements, finally deciding on a replica Etruscan vase and a sun visor.  I took various photos of them, uploaded and reversed them to see how the final print would … Continue reading →

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Print 1. Project 1: Further experiments

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Claire B

Here we are looking at colour mixing, layering colours and more brush effects. Right: 130gsm drawing paper.  I started with black, white and Hansa yellow light.  From these I mixed a light and medium grey and a variety of greens … Continue reading →

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Print 1. Project 1: Oil based ink issues

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Claire B

Getting the consistency right. Over the last few days I’ve been reading more about monotype printing.  I hadn’t realised that monoprinting is the generic terminology for (essentially) prints that are a one-off, even if they are built using several layers … Continue reading →

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Print 1. Project 1: First monoprints

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Claire B

Experiments in mark making and painted plates. This section requires experimentation using various brush marks on the printing plate. I am working using a non-slip woven base on my work top.  The paper registration template sits on top of this … Continue reading →

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