So I got into the groove (some might call it a mini obsession, but what do they know?) and carved some more Lino plates to make more cards. After having tried a few flowers, I found that I preferred the leafy designs, so here they are. These are printed on to paper that I have patterned myself, some on the gelli plate and some by marbling.
Experiments with two different types of block-printing ink have revealed a clear favourite which cleans up easily with water. This is very important as I seem to be one of those people that only has to open the pot of paint/ink to somehow get it on my elbow. The ink I've discarded was very persistent, took for.ev.er to dry, and required scrubbing with soap and a brush to get all the equipment - and my hands - clean afterwards.
So which is your favourite?
Ooooooh, I'm loving these Tracy. Seeing the close-up of over-prints is marvellous. It's pure visual delight! And in my not-so-humble opinion, mini or maxi obsessions are the way to go for an artist. They lead to so many interesting places!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Win. It's so easy to go down the rabbit-hole –and just so much fun!
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