Artistic Freedom: Exploring New Dimensions in Printmaking

Explore new dimensions in printmaking through this 24-minute video that breaks free from traditional rectangular printing plates and white paper backgrounds. Dive into experimental techniques using recycled packaging, household bleach, and diverse textures to create vibrant and serendipitous prints. Learn how to prepare watercolor paper with acrylic ink splashes, manipulate tones with bleach, and layer textures using repurposed materials like shiny and matte packaging and wallpaper. Follow along as the instructor guides you through substrate selection, background preparation, collagraph piece creation, inking, printing, and adding unique elements like cling film and wallpaper monoprint shapes. Discover the versatility of collagraphy, a printing process that utilizes textured plates to create varying tones and effects, and embrace the art of experimentation in this engaging tutorial.