How much more can I go? Well, it looks like one more step might do it. Right now, the image is not fully resolved. My value shifts were not dramatic enough to really push the coat changes (which makes it readable from a greater distance). So, now I ponder creating one more screen using aContinue reading “Blue Dog: Is it finished??”
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Darkening the dog
There are always parts I want to go back change in any of my prints. Certain sections that should have received more shadow, certain colors that really didn’t alter much. For the most part, I think it’s going alright (except for that foot). I’m still learning how far to push values and resolving an image.Continue reading “Darkening the dog”
Dog Form Emerging
Sunday I managed to lay down more color on Hobie. The shifts are small between the three images, but it should make an overall difference by the final product. I have one week remaining before taking all the completed work in for the show!!! Yikes!!! The image is printed on white, not a creamy/peachy coloredContinue reading “Dog Form Emerging”
Hobie: Start of the colors
That first color is always a big quandary. What color to start with? Did I chose a light enough blue or not? Well, the first is down and now it’s on to color two… I think it will all work out. It always seems to! Maybe one more color for today before calling it quits.Continue reading “Hobie: Start of the colors”
Drawing Fluid Friday
I’m always surprised at how long it takes to get everything prepped and ready for a new print. Paper cut, screen cleaned and ready, drawing situated under the screen to transfer. Blah, blah, blah! The new image is of a border collie named Hobie belonging to good friends Jim & Kate. I decided to takeContinue reading “Drawing Fluid Friday”
Old Friends
Here they are at last, hot off the press… well, screen anyway! Taking an extended break from the screen and colors isn’t always a good thing. I lose track of where and what I’ve been doing, not to mention the color scheme for the piece. Nothing is ever perfect and life is all about learning,Continue reading “Old Friends”
Making things pretty
Thursday, I took a break from printmaking and delved into another art, the art of matting. It would be fun to just pin prints to the wall, but galleries tend to frown on this. They do like images presented in a clean format with mat and frame. I think this is the reason I don’tContinue reading “Making things pretty”
Oh so close, but not yet finished!
Tuesday my eyes and lower back were acting up. Just what I need right now! The eye thing is probably allergy related. Anyway, I experienced several glitches with the screen. First, I struggled with deciding where to draw the line between color 6 & 7. The darker values are a lot harder to decipher. MoreContinue reading “Oh so close, but not yet finished!”
Color 4 and half way there
The two old friends are really starting to show their stuff. There are some mistakes here and there, but I don’t think the average person will notice them. Glenn’s thumb became a tad lost in the screen filler. I can tell when I’m really off by the sides of Glenn’s glasses or Julie’s teeth. TheContinue reading “Color 4 and half way there”
Color 3 down
After several days of interruptions, I managed to carve out a bit of time Sunday afternoon for printing color 3 on Julie & Glenn. Since this is a larger image and more complex, it takes quite a while to block in with screen filler. I judge time by how many CD’s I go through. ThisContinue reading “Color 3 down”
Sticks, Stones, and Paper Stew Blog 