I thought I would share the results of my final two printmaking classes at the MFA Boston.
We did block printing, aka stamp carving. We used a block material I didn't love, but any carving is good carving, right? Here is the teacher doing a demo on inking:
And here is a sampling of work by my fellow students:
I worked on what I thought was going to be a simple block, but turned out to be quite complicated.
I ended up having to finish the block at home! But it was worth the extra work because I love the way it turned out:
The next class was all about Drypoint – an etching technique. Essentially, you scratch into a plastic plate to create your image.
It's amazing what a difference color makes! Here are a few examples from my fellow students:
I have really enjoyed this class and look forward to exploring more printmaking methods in the future! I know I've said it before, but taking art classes is the best thing for creativity. I always find myself inspired by the teacher, the technique, and my fellow students!
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Looks like an interesting process and a fun way to create own original artwork. Thank You for sharing your experience in this workshop; makes me want to explore this technique. 🙂
Looks like an interesting process and a fun way to create own original artwork. Thank You for sharing your experience in this workshop; makes me want to explore this technique. 🙂
Looks like an interesting process and a fun way to create own original artwork. Thank You for sharing your experience in this workshop; makes me want to explore this technique. 🙂
Looks like an interesting process and a fun way to create own original artwork. Thank You for sharing your experience in this workshop; makes me want to explore this technique. 🙂
Looks like an interesting process and a fun way to create own original artwork. Thank You for sharing your experience in this workshop; makes me want to explore this technique. 🙂
Looks like an interesting process and a fun way to create own original artwork. Thank You for sharing your experience in this workshop; makes me want to explore this technique. 🙂
Your blocks are wonderful – Love your Lady!
Your blocks are wonderful – Love your Lady!
Your blocks are wonderful – Love your Lady!
Your blocks are wonderful – Love your Lady!
Your blocks are wonderful – Love your Lady!
Your blocks are wonderful – Love your Lady!
LOVE the carved stamp. I am not familiar with dry point. I wonder if it could work on a gelli plate? Very cool
LOVE the carved stamp. I am not familiar with dry point. I wonder if it could work on a gelli plate? Very cool
LOVE the carved stamp. I am not familiar with dry point. I wonder if it could work on a gelli plate? Very cool
LOVE the carved stamp. I am not familiar with dry point. I wonder if it could work on a gelli plate? Very cool
LOVE the carved stamp. I am not familiar with dry point. I wonder if it could work on a gelli plate? Very cool
LOVE the carved stamp. I am not familiar with dry point. I wonder if it could work on a gelli plate? Very cool
Awesome Julie.
Awesome Julie.
Awesome Julie.
Awesome Julie.
Awesome Julie.
Awesome Julie.
That printmaking class looks like a winner! Love your carving–was it SafeTCut? That was my favorite, but now the formula has changed, and I don’t love it as much. My absolute favorite was some green stuff from France I can’t recall the name of–it was skinny, and took detail magnificently. Only found it once, and the store it cam from doesn’t carry it anymore. Sigh…
That printmaking class looks like a winner! Love your carving–was it SafeTCut? That was my favorite, but now the formula has changed, and I don’t love it as much. My absolute favorite was some green stuff from France I can’t recall the name of–it was skinny, and took detail magnificently. Only found it once, and the store it cam from doesn’t carry it anymore. Sigh…
That printmaking class looks like a winner! Love your carving–was it SafeTCut? That was my favorite, but now the formula has changed, and I don’t love it as much. My absolute favorite was some green stuff from France I can’t recall the name of–it was skinny, and took detail magnificently. Only found it once, and the store it cam from doesn’t carry it anymore. Sigh…
That printmaking class looks like a winner! Love your carving–was it SafeTCut? That was my favorite, but now the formula has changed, and I don’t love it as much. My absolute favorite was some green stuff from France I can’t recall the name of–it was skinny, and took detail magnificently. Only found it once, and the store it cam from doesn’t carry it anymore. Sigh…
That printmaking class looks like a winner! Love your carving–was it SafeTCut? That was my favorite, but now the formula has changed, and I don’t love it as much. My absolute favorite was some green stuff from France I can’t recall the name of–it was skinny, and took detail magnificently. Only found it once, and the store it cam from doesn’t carry it anymore. Sigh…
That printmaking class looks like a winner! Love your carving–was it SafeTCut? That was my favorite, but now the formula has changed, and I don’t love it as much. My absolute favorite was some green stuff from France I can’t recall the name of–it was skinny, and took detail magnificently. Only found it once, and the store it cam from doesn’t carry it anymore. Sigh…
Thank you so much for sharing this class and your terrific explanations – I had recently purchased a drypoint piece (with chine collage added – love it!) but didn’t understand the process. This really helps me wrap my head around it. Wondering if you would do more of this process?
Thank you so much for sharing this class and your terrific explanations – I had recently purchased a drypoint piece (with chine collage added – love it!) but didn’t understand the process. This really helps me wrap my head around it. Wondering if you would do more of this process?
Thank you so much for sharing this class and your terrific explanations – I had recently purchased a drypoint piece (with chine collage added – love it!) but didn’t understand the process. This really helps me wrap my head around it. Wondering if you would do more of this process?
Thank you so much for sharing this class and your terrific explanations – I had recently purchased a drypoint piece (with chine collage added – love it!) but didn’t understand the process. This really helps me wrap my head around it. Wondering if you would do more of this process?
Thank you so much for sharing this class and your terrific explanations – I had recently purchased a drypoint piece (with chine collage added – love it!) but didn’t understand the process. This really helps me wrap my head around it. Wondering if you would do more of this process?
Thank you so much for sharing this class and your terrific explanations – I had recently purchased a drypoint piece (with chine collage added – love it!) but didn’t understand the process. This really helps me wrap my head around it. Wondering if you would do more of this process?
Stephanie, either technique would permanently damage your gelliplate, as they both involve cutting into the surface.
Julie does dry point require a press, or can you burnish to a finished print?
Stephanie, either technique would permanently damage your gelliplate, as they both involve cutting into the surface.
Julie does dry point require a press, or can you burnish to a finished print?
Stephanie, either technique would permanently damage your gelliplate, as they both involve cutting into the surface.
Julie does dry point require a press, or can you burnish to a finished print?
Stephanie, either technique would permanently damage your gelliplate, as they both involve cutting into the surface.
Julie does dry point require a press, or can you burnish to a finished print?
Stephanie, either technique would permanently damage your gelliplate, as they both involve cutting into the surface.
Julie does dry point require a press, or can you burnish to a finished print?
Stephanie, either technique would permanently damage your gelliplate, as they both involve cutting into the surface.
Julie does dry point require a press, or can you burnish to a finished print?
You are exactly right about taking art classes. Even to participate in a beginner’s class, there is always something to be learned, or a new perspective from the instructor.
Love the pieces you carved and created!
You are exactly right about taking art classes. Even to participate in a beginner’s class, there is always something to be learned, or a new perspective from the instructor.
Love the pieces you carved and created!
You are exactly right about taking art classes. Even to participate in a beginner’s class, there is always something to be learned, or a new perspective from the instructor.
Love the pieces you carved and created!
You are exactly right about taking art classes. Even to participate in a beginner’s class, there is always something to be learned, or a new perspective from the instructor.
Love the pieces you carved and created!
You are exactly right about taking art classes. Even to participate in a beginner’s class, there is always something to be learned, or a new perspective from the instructor.
Love the pieces you carved and created!
You are exactly right about taking art classes. Even to participate in a beginner’s class, there is always something to be learned, or a new perspective from the instructor.
Love the pieces you carved and created!
Did you all use a press when printing the drypoint? I have wondered if hand printing would work as it is intaglio type of printing and I have only used a press in the past. I’m an Art Teacher and trying to see if this would be feasible for a class project if a press was not available.
Love what you all create!
Did you all use a press when printing the drypoint? I have wondered if hand printing would work as it is intaglio type of printing and I have only used a press in the past. I’m an Art Teacher and trying to see if this would be feasible for a class project if a press was not available.
Love what you all create!
Did you all use a press when printing the drypoint? I have wondered if hand printing would work as it is intaglio type of printing and I have only used a press in the past. I’m an Art Teacher and trying to see if this would be feasible for a class project if a press was not available.
Love what you all create!
Did you all use a press when printing the drypoint? I have wondered if hand printing would work as it is intaglio type of printing and I have only used a press in the past. I’m an Art Teacher and trying to see if this would be feasible for a class project if a press was not available.
Love what you all create!
Did you all use a press when printing the drypoint? I have wondered if hand printing would work as it is intaglio type of printing and I have only used a press in the past. I’m an Art Teacher and trying to see if this would be feasible for a class project if a press was not available.
Love what you all create!
Did you all use a press when printing the drypoint? I have wondered if hand printing would work as it is intaglio type of printing and I have only used a press in the past. I’m an Art Teacher and trying to see if this would be feasible for a class project if a press was not available.
Love what you all create!
Drypoint does require the pressure of a press.
Drypoint does require the pressure of a press.
Drypoint does require the pressure of a press.
Drypoint does require the pressure of a press.
Drypoint does require the pressure of a press.
Drypoint does require the pressure of a press.
Drypoint does require a press.
Drypoint does require a press.
Drypoint does require a press.
Drypoint does require a press.
Drypoint does require a press.
Drypoint does require a press.
I really like the effect of drypoint. Thank you fro another technique to investigate.
I really like the effect of drypoint. Thank you fro another technique to investigate.
I really like the effect of drypoint. Thank you fro another technique to investigate.
I really like the effect of drypoint. Thank you fro another technique to investigate.
I really like the effect of drypoint. Thank you fro another technique to investigate.
I really like the effect of drypoint. Thank you fro another technique to investigate.
Always love your work & your blogs.
How do you ink the etching plate & keep the non-grooved areas clean?
Always love your work & your blogs.
How do you ink the etching plate & keep the non-grooved areas clean?
Always love your work & your blogs.
How do you ink the etching plate & keep the non-grooved areas clean?
Always love your work & your blogs.
How do you ink the etching plate & keep the non-grooved areas clean?
Always love your work & your blogs.
How do you ink the etching plate & keep the non-grooved areas clean?
Always love your work & your blogs.
How do you ink the etching plate & keep the non-grooved areas clean?