King of My Heart ed 2/12
sketching ideas and testing new paper
reference for layout
initial sketch in graphite, 6 x 9”
Sketch colored in Photoshop to divide up colors
After dividing areas up, I colored in the shapes with full color and 50% opacity, mapping out aquatint values
double plate using my bad homemade hard ground
scratching out linework on first plate
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30 min line etch, shown with ink on plate #1
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Second plate, after transfer method on print bed
Second plate on press bed after 30 min line etch
I had only ever done 1 double plate project in college with the help of my professor, so honestly while trying to make this project, I was like, “hmm wait, how do I do this again?”
First round of highlights with contact paper and Sharpie as a ground (would not recommend using that much sharpie, OBVIOUSLY)
DEEP etch after 20 min etch with aquatint
UGH just look at it!
I did 2 more rounds of lighter aquatint where I blocked out a majority with a hard ground and sharpie, dipped in for 30 seconds, wash off with water, block out more, then 30 more seconds in the acid.
Mixing ink. I thought about either sticking with red and black, but I love navy and red. It adds more warmth and character. Better for overlap as well. Black is so boring and harsh when mixed with colors…
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King of My Heart S.P. 3
S.P. 3 on right side, which was the final test after aquatints were done. I noted that i did not care for the red/black combo and REALLY needed to clean the second plate better… The left is my first attempt and maybe passed as my A.P., but still wan
2/12 ed.
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