Art is in the Process #2

Printing onto non-absorbant surfaces. The original image is a collage I made, inspired by Gustav Klimt, The Medicina:

Trial 1:
Print the image on polyurethane, slightly coated with patented chemical from profesor Julian Irujo

Result:

Ink runs slowly. The desired effect is achieved.  I made a mistake and sprayed acrylic varnish, thinking that it would seal the print. The ink was not dry yet and spread into little droplets where ever the spray landed. This can be seen on the top part of the image.  Slightly interesting how the image changes into droplets, but not what im looking for at this point.
                                                     


Trial 2:
Print on uncoated polyurethane

Result: Ink runs fast, the image is almost completely lost.
                          


Trial 3:
Print on uncoated polyurethane with faster print setting. I had hoped that the ink would run less.

Result:

Image was jammed in the printer.  Somewhat interesting results, but not interested in this at the moment.

                                       


Trial 4:
Print on wax coated pallet paper

Result:
ink runs slowly, desired effect is achieved. Hung vertical to dry.  BUT....
3 days later....

Result after 3 days: Ink still not dry and continues to run. Effect is very interesting, but will be stored in memory for use another day.
                                                    


Trial 5:
Print on pallet paper, setting on printer is for photographic paper: Thus it will expel a greater quantity of ink.

Result:
Ink runs fast and out of control. I decide to transfer the image to super alpha paper by rubbing vigorously the reverse side.

2nd Result: 

Poor quality in the technique used.  Will try to transfer with hydrolic press another day. The scraping pattern shows through clearly. Could be interesting to compose a relief drawing, contouring the forms while transferring. 

                                            

Trial 6:

Print on pallet paper with printer setting on minimal ink usage.

Result: 

Image appears almost normal. Boring

                                   

Trial 7:

Print on pallet paper, printer set to medium ink usage.

Result:

Ink runs slowly. Will allow to dry for one week in horizontal position.

Art is in the Process

The following is a record of one experimental process combining print making and painting.

The Studio

Starting point: a line drawing of figures, one stacked on top of the other. The drawing is scratched in to sheetglass and transfered to paper through a press

The same drawing is done with oil sticks and transferred to paper through a press

The last two steps are combined, and both pressed onto paper.

The same drawing is carved into pinewood making a stamp. Rootlike structures fill in and surround the drawing.

 The stamp, along with a bed of foam, are pressed into super alpha paper using a hydrolic press.

Watercolor is added

Blue

 It is observed that when the watercolor is wet, the color is vibrant. Here acrylic medium is combined with water and watercolor in an attempt to capture this effect.  

More detailed drawing is desired for a starting point

Drawing transferred to Stamp 2, carved out of MDF

Hydrolic press onto Super Alpha paper

Close up to show the relief and natural shadows.

Coated with watercolor and acrylic gel medium

Coated with Oil Paint and acrylic resin

Coated with Oil Paint and acrylic resin.  Several layers of glazing using various colors

The original with no color is preferred. A change in material is chosen instead.  Canvas is coated several times with Acrylic gel medium

More dynamic angle

The soft texture of the canvas is incredile, although cant be seen from this photo. The next phase will be experiments in using different fabrics and mediums. Next: rabbit skin glue on canvas.