Developing my subject in the sketchbook I started a new, quite large sketchbook for this project because I did not want to have my preparatory work all on loose sheets. The size of 28 x 35 cm was unusual for me but I wanted to work somewhat larger. The starting idea was the view from […]
I continued to experiment with surfaces and mark-making in three more sessions. Series 4: Soft wood board, 20 x 30 cm, 12 fields I used the back side of the wood board from Series 1, but with new tools: A set of wood carving knives (fields 1 to 8) and an electric carving tool (Rotary […]
Series 1: Soft wood board, 20 x 30 cm, 12 fields Using an electrical Rotary tool (mini drilling machine) for carving into the wood with a variety of different tool tips 1) Fine round tip did not get into the wood, continued with large round tip which worked better and made vertical short and long […]
I’m having a hard time to keep up regular sketchbook work. Usually I’m stressed and tired from working full time in my day job, and when I work on course projects, I do “goal-oriented” sketchbook work or use loose sheets. During the summer months, I made it a habit to carry a small sketchbook with […]
Take a look at some contemporary printmakers who use experimental methods to make their prints. You could start by exploring the printmakerscouncil.com website, where you will find links to some interesting practitioners. What have you found of interest? What new techniques and ideas have arisen in this investigation? Make notes in your learning log. For […]