Introduction:
I've enjoyed the printing element of each module to date and this was no exception. It's enjoyable to print in a rhythmic / repeating manner, but it can also be frustrating when planned patterns don't actually come together. Simplicity is all with this technique.
So I started with the usual collection of rubbers, lids of all kinds, sticks and store cards. I made myself ink pads and used acrylic inks. I printed on a variety of papers: layout paper, printed paper and some paper I painted earlier but not used up.
Printing the shapes
a] Circular
b] Square and rectangular
c] Triangular
Working on a white base:
I started working on a white base but mixed colours from the beginning:
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| Some ideas just didn't work |
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| One of my favourites and really simple |
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Tree with golden fruit
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This page of circle patterns was actually the first page I did and I felt it was possibly outside the remit of this chapter. However I think they are really good, and they look a bit like celtic shields! Endless possibilities...
Coloured Pages:
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| Printed base, resist printed stripes then stamped triangles |
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I really like this
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| Painted base, gold stamped squares, then over stamped in blue greeny shades - like mosaic |
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| Although not particularly liking this piece, it has an almost wallpaper like feel to it |
