ART 320

Part A1- Monotype Subtractive Methods

            On your Plexi tape off the surface into 4 sections
            Having a slab of Black Ink
                        1) Roll the plexi up covering all four qadrents with a flat black.
                        2) In your journal draw out a map of your layout and label the drawing so it can give you a road map of your plate.

 

3) As you reduce or move and alter the flat Black sections. Note in themap the different tools and effects that you are getting. Vary up the tools and the marks that you try.

4) After you have worked up the surface you can then print it by spoon or press  and again note the out come of the image. Critique the print and make notes to yourself on the print.

5)After your first run and examine the print – think about color and how you might add it.

6)  From the Proof Print  select the sections that you found had the most connection for you.

7) Now roll the plexi again in black ink with a single solid black surface. Using your notes and the tools and selection that you had made before .. do a new full sheet and print a clean image on to good paper.  Pay attention to the 2” boarders .. keep in mind that you will mos likely add hand color after your black run.

 

Project #1 Part B

1a        Using your plexi we are going to do a dry point on the plexi .. in this case it will be important to do several sketch’s in you journals to search out your ideas and thoughts. The sketch don't have to be elaborate but they should reveal or hold some of the information that is pulling you in.

After you have the sketchs to your liking, use it to make your dry point on the plexi. You will need to tape the sketch to your plexi so it can be worked with.

 

Collagraph
Explore a variety of plate-making and printing techniques to create a collagraph suggesting your
interpretations of the words macrocosm and/or microcosm.
Plan and create a collagraph plate that incorporates an interesting variety of textures, marks, and
values. Print using black and color etching inks, using wiping and/or relief rolling techniques.
Prints should show significant consideration for concept, design, and craft. Plate should be on
matboard or tagboard, no bigger than 12"x18" in size. When printing, leave a 2" border around
image.
Materials:
chip board or mat board
x-acto knife
Newsprint for proofing
Shellac or clear varnish (to protect plate)
Matte medium or gesso, glues, and brushes to apply
Paper: Stonehenge or Rives BFK recommended
Brayer
Etching and/or relief ink
Suggestions for building your plate:
1. Plan out a basic design for your image.
2. Use an x-acto knife to cut into the plate, removing layers of matboard to create shapes and
lines.
3. Apply various types of tape.
4. Glue shapes of thin paper onto the matboard to create raised areas.
5. Try coating your plate with a thin layer of gesso, then sprinkling with Carborundum.
6. Keeping it simple and low-relief produces better results. Remember, do not use anything thick
or metal.
7. After your initial plate assembly is dry, seal front, back, and sides with two thin coats of
shellac and denatured alcohol - 50/50 - OR spray varnish.