Then today I had the job of emptying out my suitcase and cleaning up and putting away. Well I got everything shipshape and then I began sorting through my samples. I found a couple that needed another layer or a stamp or two. I thought to myself, "I'll just do a couple of prints....."
Two hours and several BBC Documentary podcasts later I finally stopped myself! It is seriously addictive stuff, people, and I don't know whether to urge you to give it a try or warn you off ever starting.
Here are some of my favourites:
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| Background is a gelliplate mono print, albatross is screen printed. |
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| The black shapes were screen-printed first and then the colours monoprinted on top. |
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| Monoprints, stamps and screen-prints. |
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| A 'ghost' monoprint (a second, lighter print from the one paint spread), an albatross screen print and the rings were stamped. |
So if you think you are interested in fabric printing, just go find a youtube tutorial and jump in and have a go! Of course, if you are in New Zealand, I could always come and run a workshop in your area - just email me!
I know that feeling well - where does the time go?!! Your printing/etc looks great fun and you've got some really cool results too.
ReplyDeleteI just spent a fabulous day learning to do shibori and stamp, paint, monoprint fabric at a girlfriend's house. What a blast! I had so much fun mixing paints and cutting out a stamp and playing with gel and saying, "I wonder what will happen if I do this...or this....or this AND that!!" I came home with a whole pile of fabric pieces. I think I'm in love................
ReplyDeleteHaha, you're so funny girl! Looks like it's right up your alley.
ReplyDeleteLove your stuff :) My fav is monoprints and I'm drifting back to paint as well. Just so much fun :)
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