Computer art – Grace Slick out of Jefferson Airplane. Hand traced photo, Illustrator
Category: abstract
Pictograms
This is part of an exploration of pictograms. I used cut paper to create these.
PRINT MAKING at Morley College
This design based on a flower stamen was developed from a photo image taken with a macro lens and drawn in pen and ink. The idea was inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe.
I used a zinc plate, polished and degreased with a chalk and citric acid mix to enable a hard ground to be layed then ‘smoked’ which would allow for crisp line mark-making with a stylus.
The plate was then etched using nitric acid for 6 mins (20:1)
The ground and any stop was then cleaned off with paraffin, and the plate was inked up using a traditional, oil based ink, Paper was prepared by soaking for 5mins and blotting (paper on cheek test!), and stored under plastic sheet until ready for printing.
The plate was then placed on the bed of the printer on a sheet of tissue to protect the blankets from absorbtion of excess ‘size’ squeezed out from the paper during the print process; it also to protects the expensive blankets from any ink marks. The prepared paper is then carefully positioned on top of the inked plate and another sheet of tissue is layed on top of paper. The blankets are carefully placed on top of the assembly of tissue, plate, paper and tissue and the roller is turned to emboss the intaglio print into the dampened paper.
The resultant print
Note: finger prints at the top of the plate. The plate is highly vulnerable during the process and must be handled with care. I also noticed scratching across the image – this could be due to other plates coming into contact in the draw whilst in storage. I will cover plates with card and elastic bands next time. Other faults include ‘bands’ down the left and right hand sides – this was due to stop-out used to protect the edges during ‘smoking’ of the plate. I will paint much thinner lines on each side next time – if at all.
Braintree Windows
These are screen print designs based on actual windows in and around Braintree and Bocking, Essex.
LONDON NIGHTS
A wonderful night out on the Southbank at the Tate and under Blackfriars Bridge. I love the atmosphere in my favourite part of London. What’s you favourite part or city?
MY DAUGHTERS BEDROOM
Painted this back in 1990 and it’s still there!
RUBY THE COOL CAT
I really like this grunge effect – created on the iPhone
MODERNIST DESIGN
Created this in paper and card for background to an album cover.
BLEACH ON INK
Used bleach to create interesting textures and highlight effects
FLITCH WAY, Essex
Used Photoshop to create this image. Love the movement.
SOUTHBANK, LONDON
Can’t remember what app I used to create this from a photo but I’m really pleased with the final image.
LET IT SHINE
Bronze I made at Pelham Hall Sculpture Studio, (Morley College) Lambeth Walk in London.
As I developed the piece, based on a dream featuring strange, equine creatures, I become aware of how I am slightly repelled by the idea of a horse’s mouth and nose parts perhaps through conditioning or genetic imprinting – I subconsciously judge them to be unclean in some way. This led me to ponder how normally, I turn away from what I perceive to be ‘unpleasant’ but if I accept my judgement as just another ‘thought-form’ – instead of being enslaved by it, I’m set free to perceive true beauty in everything
I found the development of the idea and the whole foundry experience to be an amazing metaphor revealing the great beauty of life and for me, the end result encapsulates that insight.
WINDOW PANE
CHEQURED PAST
Tissue and card spray mounted on paper. I love the texture and physical feel of theses two pieces.
TYPOGRAPHY
Exploring positive/ negative space and form.
Card on paper