Liz Neale, Irene Mason 'artists in residence'

Liz Neale, Irene Mason and our passing WWOOFer Hannah analyse.

Central Print Council Xmas Holiday Workshop 2011

Cliff Whiting - lino print

'Hatupatu and the killing of Kurangaituku' is a large relief print from a lino carving by Cliff Whiting. Printed by John at Homeprint.

Solomon Island printmakers

Last day on the Printmaking workshops, 'Spirit of the Solomons'

Jo and Liz Constable

Michael Smither - Relief prints

'OOPS'

Collagraph

Sue's collagraph print using the yellowXpress 5000, Akua Ink and incisioni paper.

Peeling background

Here is one of the first background prints pulled from the A4 MDF. I asked the students to try 2 sheets each of 3 different papers. First instruction was to ink up your chosen colour evenly across the whole surface. Then use the yellowXpress to print 2 copies, one at a time. Of course the first print was strong and the second print was lighter in colour and holds more textures and soft patterns on the surface.

Drawing design

Students are transferring their A4 drawings onto their MDF boards. The first step is to select the main outlines of the drawing as it is this we will carve and print first over the prepared background sheets.

Carving MDF

I teach using 2 hands on the Japanese carving tools, they are very sharp and it gives you much more control. All students have different ways of holding the tools to present the blade at the correct angle and the appropriate pressure to cut. Keep peelings off the MDF as you proceed.

Inking up

The spike up with these soft, rubber rollers. Pick up and roll to create an even coating of ink on the carved plate.

Preparing ink colour

The ink is being rolled out, white with a little red, with a pick up and roll, method to spread the ink quickly.

Pumping iron

With 4 or 5 strokes of the lever the 5000 kg power is applied to the inked up MDF plate.

3 colour reduction print

Student holds his 3 colour reduction print to show his mates.