first prints.
September 6, 2007
I had my second class today. It’s addictive! Mysterious, meditative and fun, too. I’ve always wanted to study printmaking, and I’m in love with the medium and process as much as, if not more than, I thought I would. The top monoprint is the one I made last week. I was playing with textures and mark making. The image was inspired by a painting from my Jackson show.
The second print I made today as part of a series of 3 prints based off a photograph I took of cacti in a greenhouse in Sikkim. The assignment was to start with a BW photograph and make 3 monoprints: the first (a reduction, taking away from a black plate), the second (starting with a clean plate and adding ink) and the last (a combo).
I’ll post good scans of this series after they are finished setting. The first of the series (not pictured) I spent WAY too long on–probably 3 hours. I used too much of one solution and not enough of another so the ink dried in areas, and I lost all sorts of cool textures and values. I made this print in 30 minutes, and it turned out so much nicer and fresher. Even though I’m just experimenting, I’m pretty happy with it. I like the marbleY ground, the krazy light in the sky and on the front cactus, and and just the oddness of the image…maybe a little bit like Dali’s melting clocks, but melting cacti… Anyway, I’m just having fun. It’s a complete renewal for me, and I’m not judging them whatsoever.
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September 6th, 2007 at 7:42 pm
Oh my. I’m jealous. Monotypes are my favorite!!! And these are just so beautiful.
September 7th, 2007 at 10:11 am
These are really wonderful. So much to discover in them. I love that you have this great attitude about just playing and experimenting and learning. Aren’t workshops the best?!
September 7th, 2007 at 4:13 pm
Addictive!! yes. I agree completely. And you are off to such a wonderful start. thanks for sharing them.
September 7th, 2007 at 4:51 pm
I especially am drawn in to the top one.Really has depth, yes? I read once that artists tend to paint/or create repetive images until their sub conscious is done with it.
Don’t you love working in b/w and all the values? I wish I could do some prints too. I wish you were coming to my workshop!
September 7th, 2007 at 6:34 pm
I love them, especially the top one! Great subtle edges, value, and mark making. The first one reminds alot of what some of Degas’ monotypes looked like before he added paint or pastel to them.
I to understand your addiction to printmaking! I have found myself right in the middle of a painting and then getting the urge to do a print. Sooo, I set up on my kitchen floor, soak paper in my sink, and roll it out with a heavy rolling pin I got in the utensil section at target.
Hope all is well!
September 8th, 2007 at 5:19 am
These are stunning – I too, am particularly fond of the depth and texture of the top piece. I just love monotype – it frees you up in such unexpected ways.