These are the outcomes from the recent print workshops in Mono + Lino print.
Mono Print
Regrettably I have never enjoyed mono printing and don't particularly like the effect it creates, and so have avoided it. I am not a fan of the fuzzy quality that is created when drawing directly onto the back of the print, and do not feel that it resonates with the type of work I want to make, or possibly make in the future, and do not feel that the images created were successful atall. However, from recently creating a range of prints I have come to recognise the beauty of the textures that can be created, which i would be really interested in incorporating into my images. I did use the session to really experiment with different tools and creating a variety of effects/textures which may be used to enhance my images.
Lino Print
This was my first time using Lino Print and found it quite exciting. I really love the rigid marks made and think that they add a real sense of authenticity to any piece of work. Although my lino outcome does not communicate very well, it allowed to me to get to grips with the technical side of lino printing. I feel that as I was only working on a small piece of lino, I was unable to add the amount of detail needed to make my image make sense, (which is a shame) however I think on a larger scale, using lino would be alot more effective for me and my work.
As an illustrator who is very shape and texture driven, I find it hard to create prints that I find aesthetically effective as in the previous 2 cases, they have quite a messy feel to them.
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