Collagraph Printmaking
Collagraph prints are made by printing from a plate constructed on either mountboard or very thin plywood. The texture is built up like a collage, hence the name collagraph, using a variety of mediums and then the plate is inked and printed using a press. Because the image is printed under pressure the image is embossed into the paper. Each print is completely unique even if they have been printed from the same plate or even with the same colours. You can see info on the process in some of my blog entries. www.nonakedwalls.blogspot.com
Examples from my Kimono Series
Examples of other printwork
To the right is a collagraph carborundum print. The word carborundum refers to the black sandy substance called carborundum that is added to the plate where a deep rich colour is required. The carborundum absorbs a lot of ink and prints very dark. This piece is called 'Myatery Mountain'.
Below are examples of other work. You can also visit my blog and see pictures of the printmaking process in some of the older posts.
Here are some prints from my Kimono series featuring both Kimonos and Happy Coats in different patterns. They are loosely based on the Kimono shape which is a wonderful shape to design within. It has been a very enjoyable series for me as I have been able to combine colour and asymmetrical design both of which I love. Click on an image to see it larger..
All You Need is Love
Peter Wray, of Handprint Studios in the UK, is a great printmaking teacher. He teaches collagraph printmaking, safe etching, monoprint and drypoint. If you are lucky enough to live close enough to attend his classes, don't hesitate! www.handprintstudios.co.uk
s u s a n n e c l a r k
Purse and Pump
Under the Hot Sun
Mystery Mountain
Geisha
Handcolored blockprint
View from my Window
Monotype drawing
