tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post8182689695448143961..comments2023-10-07T07:34:29.673-04:00Comments on Elana Goren Printmaking: When It Doesn't WorkElana Gorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13206866901146903319noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-15712460499479650612010-07-20T23:00:13.394-04:002010-07-20T23:00:13.394-04:00I love these suggestions, Stephanie. Thank you for...I love these suggestions, Stephanie. Thank you for them!Elana Gorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13206866901146903319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-38488825031478214262010-07-20T22:51:09.264-04:002010-07-20T22:51:09.264-04:00OK, one more comment on your blog which I have jus...OK, one more comment on your blog which I have just discovered and wrote on a moment ago:<br /><br />I have the same pile! I use the backs of "waste" prints for proofing blocks in progress so that I don't ruin a sheet of new paper until I know I really love the image. Another option: print paper will accept so much ink in many cases that you could always relief roll a solid color over the top to partially disguise or totally obliterate the "failed image," and then start over. If you choose an opaque layer, you have new ground upon which to print, draw or paint. If you use transparent base, some of the interesting sections you like in the underlying failed print could peak through with interest before you start a new image, or you could scrape away to openly reveal the small sections of texture or line that you liked while adding to it with new media. <br /><br />One nice way to add a new layer is not to relief roll it which may cause the paper to get too stiff or thick with ink, but to silkscreen across the top. It has that finer, filmy texture to it and I've not had any problem mixing oil-based inks layered with water-based or vice versa. Silkscreen monoprint is great fun to paint loosely and then squeegee the color across the image using transparent-based medium that will allow you to block out some sections clear of ink as you squeegee down. Fast and forgiving. I hope that makes sense as it's hard to describe.Stephanie Kasperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996838571682553356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-50224222652392442962010-05-19T19:59:48.596-04:002010-05-19T19:59:48.596-04:00Hi Spider
I just happened to come across your blog...Hi Spider<br />I just happened to come across your blog by cross linking from another site. So I couldnt leave without saying HI. Monoprints are great way to loosen up I agree !!<br />Yours are excellent. Love the ape.<br /><br />I am experimenting at the moment with trying to make a print using wood but NOT using the conventional wood block route. So far not great .Trying to get somewhere with intaglio wood. You ever tried it out? Would love pointers if you have any.<br />take care<br /><br />Aine<br />ps Yep...Amie is a gem isn't she !!.Aine Scannellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12878546195653186449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405255100712042213.post-81042483240679690252010-05-17T00:53:52.396-04:002010-05-17T00:53:52.396-04:00Another technique I enjoy with some monotypes is p...Another technique I enjoy with some monotypes is pen & ink loose line drawings over the print; sometimes that adds a good contrast to the colour in the print itself. I've also used coloured pencils as well as pastels, and those Caran d'Ache watercolour crayons. It can be fun to play with extra media, especially when you're truly not happy with the monotype result.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01829539943100364349noreply@blogger.com