Before I began printing I created some jig’s to help with the registration of the print. I made two different sizes for the two different sizes of paper I wanted to print on.
Jigs for different sizes of paper
Project 10: Printing
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Project 10: Preparing to print
Preparing for the print involved cutting/marking the three different surfaces: Polystyrene, Lino & Cutting Plastic. I tried to cut each piece to exactly the same size, a 12 cm square, but found that I only had enough cutting plastic to do a 11.5 cm square. Rather than rethink the design I hoped that if I aligned it right in the jig the 0.5 cm wouldn’t be too much of a problem.
Blocks before printing:
Polystyrene block before printing
Project 10: Design ideas continued
In my sketchbook I wrote down a few ideas of theme’s to base an experimental print on. I didn’t want to do anything particularly abstract, (which might have really suited the experimental nature) because this isn’t really something I have much interest in or desire to develop in. I do however enjoy illustrative style and images that represent people or experiences (much like what Jonathan ashworth’s work represents).
Project 10: Artist research & Design ideas
Whilst I was looking into woodcut printing I came across an artist who works with the medium in a contemporary way. Jonathan Ashworth differs from traditional wood cut prints, bringing a fresh illustrative style to the table.
Project 10: Wood cutting pt.2
The ‘Woodcut Artist’s Handbook’ arrived yesterday along with some practice blocks of wood and one piece of basswood. My plan was to establish which tools were used for what/how to hold them and then do some mark making.
Basswood block
Practice blocks of wood