04/12/18
Workshop 4
Lino Print & Preparatory Work
When starting this discipline I remembered when I did it in
school myself and I did not have such fond memories of lino printing. I
remember it being hard to cut and messy with inks, however I was ready to
approach it with a clean slate.
When it came to inspiration for the piece we went in groups
of three around the city centre and sketched our surrounding. I was immediately
drawn to the architecture and the stark contrast of the solid man made structures
and the delicate bare winter trees. I used a variety of mediums to sketch,
these included: pencil, charcoal, markers, and a fine liner pen.
Once I had my initial drawings I focused on how the imagery would
look in positive and negative, black and white. I used a variety of mediums to
do so. I utilised white paint on black paper, markers, and pen. This helped me
to visualise what I would be cutting away and what was remaining. I played with
the shapes and imagery in order to create a visual pleasing piece that showcased
the patterns created in the city between the man made structures and nature or
lack thereof.
Once I had my final composition complete I traced it out and
created a series of test prints to get used to the material again.
After I practiced several different types of cuts and prints
I started my final piece. I used tracing paper to transfer my drawing to the
lino ensure it was backwards so that when it prints the design will print the
correct way. I heated the lino on the radiator a few times when working with it
as it was very hard to cut. I did a series of test prints with different coloured
paper and newspaper, in order to get used to the amount of ink needed. Finally I
printed my piece. I was very happy with how it turned out. I think it captures
parts of our city and creates an interesting piece. I really enjoyed doing the
lino and plan to do it with my first years when I return to teaching after Christmas.
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| Test Print |
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| Final Print |
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