I am exploring the possibilities of printing with soft relief plates and discovering new ideas each day!
First I am working small but then combining the experimental impression to make bigger prints. The supports risk taking, because I don’t need every impression to be perfect. I can pick and choose the small images to be combined into the larger image.
I love to work in a way that allows me to experiment and try new methods. If I am too afraid to make mistakes them I think my prints become dull and repetitive.
I am testing and experimenting with different kinds of foam and how to get them to hold the marks that I make in them.
I like to use recycled produce trays but the sticky back craft foam gives a nice smooth transfer of ink.
I am excited to combine the possible marks of these tools and plates into a unique expression.
If you would like to explore this non-toxic and low tech method of relief printing, then check out the details on the printmaking workshop page and join us. – The Soft Plate Relief Printing workshop available now.