This is another form of printmaking called collagraph. Using pieces of mountboard (which can be found at a frame makers shop) you carve out areas where you want the most ink to penetrate. This I did using a stanley knife. To add pattern or texture, using thin pieces of fabric, cotton or ribbon is considered best. This is what I used to create my print. This print is considered like a form of collage, hence the name collagraph. Once all this is completed, Shellac is used to coat both sides of the board. Two to three coats is best. This seals the board, stopping the ink from soaking in. Ink can then be applied multiple times. Printmaking such as this is extremely messy. The ink is applied generously with a small piece of card to get into all those small crevices. Once finished, the excess ink is then rubbed off with a rag or a fine meshed cloth (cheesecloth). The paper is soaked in water allowing for a good ink print. The boards are placed face-up with the paper on top and rolled through the printing press.
Just like the previous artwork. This is very personal to me. It was an emotion I was experiencing at the time of making. Please feel free to comment and express your interpretation of the artwork. I am open to all kinds of criticism.
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