Hooray! Feels like I'm actually getting somewhere.
I chose printing for my leaves because it would help to extend some of the knowledge from my previous projects, and bring my specialisms together better in terms of the theme.
Today I experimented using printing for my leaves. I used 2 main techniques; screen printing and mono printing. Initially I had thought about drawing the leaved using the mono printing technique, however after speaking to my tutors, I decided that it would be more appropriate and relate to my theme better if I were to use the real leaves. The drawn leaves just didn't have the same quality.
So I collected lots of leaves from the memorial tree to use. To create my screen, I proceeded to scan a selection of leaves with attractive veining using Grayscale mode into Photoshop. I then adjusted the curves and brightness/contrast to create the optimum appearance for a screen. This was then transferred to a screen and I proceeded to print with it.
When using the mono-print technique, I took a roller and some ink and spread it thinly and evenly on a glass plate. I then took my desired leaf and used the roller to ink it up where I required. I then took a piece of paper, which I folded in half. I 'sandwiched' the leaf between the sheets and then trod on it to transfer a print. The detailing of the print was fantastic!
I will experiment more with these prints on different types of paper and fabric to produce the best outcome. I aim to produce around 600 prints though!!
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