Printing on Materials

    I rolled out some ink until it was creating a sticking noise, then wiped away some to create lines using a Q-tip. I drew a simple, quick flower to use as a trial image for my prints on different materials. I pressed the piece of map over the top to transfer the ink and create a print. The map was washed with coffee to create an aged appearance. I thought the brown areas showing through the rough printing areas were really interesting as it continued this old look, as if the image was breaking down. I thought this method of printing was very simple but i also should develop my technique so i could create more skilled and detailed drawings in the ink and actually challenge myself.





    I repeated the same print but instead used a piece from a kitchen roll. The tissue was stiffer then normal tissues so it stayed together when painted on. I used watercolor on the piece of tissue, letting them soak the tissue and mix, creating a light mix with the colours that were very aesthetic. I then printed onto the tissue. The ink picked up on the tissue dot design which i felt made the ink lighter and less of a block of colour. I also think this could be an interesting technique to develop where i only paint the areas that stand out of the page, leaving colour underneath and therefore could create an image. I also think the light colours really add delicacy against the black with the flower print.



  
   My final print was a quick doodle on a piece of fabric. I placed the fabric on top of the rolled out ink and used a biro pen to press down and draw an image.
   The ink acts really strong on the fabric the drawing has to be done carefully so the whole fabric doesn't pick up a load of ink and not show a design. Furthermore, i really like the bold, simple design of the flower on the light fabric. I could create a very bold, detailed drawing on this fabric, for instance a simple small drawing of a little girl. I think i would like to develop this and use more printing on this fabric as it comes out really bold. I think i would like to develop this technique by doing quick drawings but using this style of printing instead of drawing with pencil, pens etc.