Methods of Iterating
Identify a tool or medium to explore in depth:
For this brief I decided to work with Lino and these are the things I considered when
creating my initial iterations.
- Thickness of the tools (gouges)
- Type (hardness) of Lino
- Quality/ Type of paper
- Ink density & color
- Length/ style of carving
- Time I allow myself to work
- Negative & Positive
It’s hard to show many emotions in one image.
There is a complexity to communicating feelings that I found was better understood when layering different prints.
The combination of textures and shapes creates movement and personally I think it is a more genuine representation of human emotion.
How can I convey emotional complexity by layering my prints?
For the next iterations I will focus on layering the following:
- Flat block prints
- Collage
- Opacity – colour overlay
- Gradients
- Movement
- Colour / temperature
- Texture – create more prints
