2013
13x10
monotype with oil pastel
I really enjoy this process of press-free printmaking.
As a matter of fact, I went out and picked up a jar of the oil-based ink in sepia, just like we used in class so I could do more on my own.
Moving out............
9 years ago
Oh yes, I do too. It is a lovely thing!
ReplyDeleteThose are my colors. I just love this piece.
I need to try real inks next instead of always using the Golden Acrylics. Although I like all the color mixtures from the Golden. But you have inspired me to try real inks.
Hi Roberta!
ReplyDeleteThe inks I am enjoying may be problematic for you.
This is an oil based, relief ink by Gamblin.
As I understand, there are acrylic inks as well, but there is a difference in appearance and handling.
You can't tell from the photo here, but the really dark areas are very smooth with a very slight sheen, adding a textural contrast in the piece.
One of these days I WILL get back to that encaustic plate......
The colors are wonderful; it's an art-heart pumping and I like it.
ReplyDeleteSomehow I lost your e-mail address and I wanted to tell you that yes, that is a collograph on my most recent post and that masking tape makes just enough of a relief for printing without a press. I think you can go thicker if you have a press but for what I am doing the tape works well. You really don't need much depth at all. I am using a type of very smooth tape that is not very sticky so it is easier to cut. I hope that helps in your attempts with the collograph!
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