
I liked the subtle greens that appeared in the previous (transparent blue) pass, but after sitting with the piece for a day or two I decided they were just a bit too subtle. More! I wanted more.
So I inked a funky little green-blue-yellow roll that blended from left-to-right and then repeated it. This left a hard line that I didn't appreciate, so before I pulled each print I softened the "seam" with a paper towel.
I did like the way it expanded the color variety and seemed to set the bird more solidly into its environment.
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(Funky photo angle. The prints are flat on the table and I'm holding the camera over my head. Apparently not a good technique.) |
At this stage I thought I'd resolve the entire left side of the image in one fell swoop. Didn't quite work out that way. I carved and carved and carved and then opted to roll an intermediate transparent khaki-greenish color over the entire block to pull things together.
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(Slightly improved prints-on-table-camera-overhead technique. This one is embiggenable if you click on it.) |
This is one of those times when I think it would be nice to be an oil painter and know that I will be able to repaint sections if they don't work. Or even a multi-block printer, able to tackle the edition over again at a different time. But nope. Reduction printer. And the end game starts now.
There appears to be a vertical panel of lighter color over the bird. Like the blend didn't blend enough...may be just in the photo but not to one's eye. (Or should I just pipe down?) I believe it will be another inspirational water piece that I will hold up on a pedestal no matter how many more colors you print.
ReplyDeleteHey Wendy... it's definitely a little lighter over the bird, but not as pronounced in "real life" as it is in the photo. The (ahem) last pass should break that up a bit more.
ReplyDeleteHow many more colours/passes was that Sherrie?? ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's looking bloomin' marvellous already. Can't wait to see the final result when the bird has his darker tone/s.
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Ooo, the addition of the green is scrumptious. I know through the process you have doubts and hold your breath and wish you were an oil painter but I love watching it all come together pass after pass. Thanks for providing us with front row seats.
ReplyDeletebut being a reduction printer is more fun, miss-aligned prints, stabbing your self with the cutters, why change that ;) and oil paints stink :p
ReplyDeletei thought about using multiple blocks, would make registration easier, but thats no fun. i like the suspense of knowing if a print will work or you will be stuck with dozens of duds :p
its looking really good, the ripples are wonderful