exchange ahead of time. This is a first. I usually race down to the wire. Of course, last time, I was ahead of schedule, made 31 prints in three colors, then decided I hated the result and hastily caved a new block. This time I planned things out a little better.
I'm still having trouble with registration. I tried running the print through the little tabletop etching press I got, but the print was about 1.5 inches too long. So I did them all with a baren and still had problems with registration. I build a template on some masonite with cardboard guides for the lino block and the paper, but they still were cattywumpus. Execution is not my strong point...
The picture looks a bit off, because I photographed it with the digital after I taped it to my studio wall. Nothing but the best effects.
The two prints below are my test prints for the finished one. I may do some w
ith just the Icarus and hand color. This one was done with golden
linoleum, Stonehenge natural paper, Daniel Smith black waterbased ink, Daniel Smith yellow ochre waterbased ink, and a Japanese baren to rub the prints. Someday, I'll get to use the press, now that I know how. Adding another felt blanket and a fake block starter made all the difference. Who'd a thunk it?
1 comment:
KC,
Someday we can discuss the dichotomy of being a visual artist and writer. My art ends up being narrative, but the only art in my writing is my poetry.
You're about 6-10 centuries too late for this guy. He's a composite of Michelangelo and Raphael body parts, and greek sculpture. Guess all those life drawing classes I had to take did come in handy...
Connie
(Waiting for YOUR blog updates. Let's having a writing process tag team!}
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