Project 5.1: Monoprint

Started by inking up the plate with the Lino cut ink.

Project 5.1: Testing the leaf print…

Despite my earlier post‘s statement that I wouldn’t bother, I decided to try to elicit some feedback on the print from the OCA forum here: https://discuss.oca-student.com/t/foundation-drawing-abstract-monotype-on-the-theme-of-balance/5846

Prunella Clough monoprint

First impressions

My eyes went first to the central block of monoprint, then wandered up to the attached watch and white sections above. No thoughts on meaning at this point. Subject might be a city scape, in which case the watch would be a clock.

Project 5.1: Found objects print

Started by setting up in a new location, much more suitable than our living room floor.

Next was by making a template and mixing up a couple of colours. Used kitchen towels to give them an interesting texture, with the print made in the second press. I made two copies for reasons that will be clear later…

Project 5.1: Shift to A3

The A4 size is quite limiting, so I’m shiting toi A3 for the moment. To do this I’ve bought some A3 perspex sheets. Although I only really need 1, I thought this allows me to do a few attempts before a full on clean up. I started out using different leaves, but following the concept of the “Balance of Tees” idea.

First I tried to think though composition:

Project 5.1: Transfer

A quick try, whilst I had the stuff out. One drawing with a follow on rubbing.

Part 5 Development areas

Specifically for these projects:

• Printing, as this is new to me.
  • Research home printing methods, such as Collographs.
• Drawing figures in various poses, with and without clothes
• For Narration: Figure drawing can be really hard. If the figure drawing is causing frustration consider approaching it using other forms. Maybe sheep, or other animals. The idea is to experiment with juxtaposition.
• Consider creative ways of approaching Life Drawing for practicing figure drawing.
• Presenting narrative in art

Part 5: Considering the coursework…

Option Selection

I’ve been considering this for a while, and have decided to select the print and narrative options. I quickly eliminated textiles, due to a lack of interest. I selected the print option as quickly, mainly because I like the idea of playing with some nice and messy materials. That left a choice between collage and narrative. I selected the narrative option, as I feel it would be worthwhile developing a stronger sense for narrative in my work, and this might give me some practice in this area.