A New Chapter
In January I started out on my new adventure and career, print making and painting.
I was lucky to have a couple of early commissions from people that I know. These have been exciting and challenging in equal measure. Both projects have provided amazing learning opportunities. More on that in later posts.
Learning the Craft at Wivenhoe Printworks
I have set myself some goals just for the first quarter of the year to get things going. One of these was to become a better printmaker and learn some new techniques. As a first set I became a member of the Wivenhoe Printworks. On my first induction I was excited to see all the materials and equipment for all various print techniques, most of which I have not tried before.
Old Machines, New Tech: Blending Letterpress with 3D Printing
One of these were the letterpress machines in the corner and the old wooden type set. Later in the year I would like to make some new 3d printed blocks for the letter press once I have tried using it.
Improvements in Home Studio
I learned a lot from my first session at Wivenhoe. New inks to try to get better detail in the prints. Techniques to improve registration of multi-colour prints and how to prevent the roller from moving the paper on the block. I went home and immediately ordered new ink and designed some 3d printed ramps for my home press set up.
Both of these have improved the prints I am able to produce at home.
I am looking forward to learning more as the year progresses.