I created this linocut based on a modified still life of sunflowers.
After printing with black ink and the prints had dried, I hand coloured one of the prints with watercolour.
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I created this linocut based on a modified still life of sunflowers.
After printing with black ink and the prints had dried, I hand coloured one of the prints with watercolour.
The paper was a 240??? Gsm cartridge paper. So smooth enough to print on but thick enough for a light wash.
Yes the ink did move, I used calligo safewash so not a true oil based ink. So because it's water soluble it did move and I had left it to dry for a couple of days. It was touch dry, but not sure if it would have been different if I'd have left it for a week.
This also meant I couldn't wash over the woodgrain without the black ink mixing in my colour.
I'm not sure I'm that keen on colour tinting unless you can add lots of blended watercolour techniques.
The flat colours I had to lay down probably should have been done with a multi block approach.
I was also experimenting with a modern flooring lino, that had to be sanded to remove the protective coating. I'm not sure I sanded it enough as it was hard to get a even print. The lino is also quite thin so when I carved the pot I went straight to the hessian backing.
It was a fun project and I like the final design. I may try some chine colle on it....?