Prophets and Poets
Drawing and Media
Positive/Negative and Silhouettes
For this activity decided to revisit the references drawn on in the Spike Milligan inspired screen prints: birds and bird cages. Decided to introduce a third element of keys to add a further layer of symbolism.
Drawing and Media
Positive/Negative and Silhouettes
For this activity decided to revisit the references drawn on in the Spike Milligan inspired screen prints: birds and bird cages. Decided to introduce a third element of keys to add a further layer of symbolism.
I like the different silhouetted qualities of each element: the way the filigree of the cage contrasts with the solidity of the bird shapes. I had never consciously considered the impact of scale and format on compositions before this exercise and therefore learnt much from it. Must include considration of these elements in future work. I like the mystery created by cropped elements but I realise from speaking to others that this may not be to everyone's taste.
Decided to use some of the images created as a means to explore printing a little further. On the face of it the designs would seem to lend themselves to lino print but I was keen to explore drypoint - a new experience. I was pleased with the more moody outcomes achieved through leaving greater amounts of ink on the plate. However, these are still crude attempts and I need to explore more thoroughly the application of ink and colour. Used sandpaper to produce some texture, but how to produce greater variety of textured effects is another area to develop.
