I can vividly recall the very first occurrence when I rolled out ink on a brayer and decided to print it on a sheet of paper. It was a mesmeric rainy day and I still vividly recall being in my living room sipping tea while being snuggled between my all time favorite books. Also, the…
Japanese woodblock printing is not simply a method; rather, it is a skill that has already included a movement in the history of art. For the japan woodblock prints, Japan has combined beauty and art with nature and emotional expressions, which are perfect story tellers with vast and mature compositions and appeal of great spectrum….
The techniques of aquatint in etching reveal a balance of texture and tone not seen before. Emotion and thought gets poured into intricate prints, that is why aquatint is not just a technique, but a process. If you have appreciated the smooth shifts between tones in a print, you may have already witnessed the beauty…
Drawing and implementing new textures with Linocut procedures could revolutionize your art and improvement of your creative endeavors. You’re standing in front of a blank canvas. There’s a million opportunities ahead of you. You reach out for a paintbrush, but it just doesn’t seem right. However, with Linocut, art comes easy. Let me begin by…
Lets travel back to a colorful studio in Brooklyn where I met the modern artist Maya Lin whose work intricately combines classical printmaking with modern elements. She grabbed my attention as she deftly applied fresh ink to the etching press while explaining how she took pleasure in making prints that serve a dual purpose: they…
Digitalization of every kind has affected the artist’s craft in ways that exactly and categorically are not anticipated, as for instance how it is today influencing printing. One rainy afternoon, when I was holed up in my little studio surrounded by piles of prints and tools thickly coated with ink, I have to admit distinct…
Mixing different genres in printmaking enormously broadens the potential of the work to put it mildly by stating that mixed media is a flight of inspiration. It’s not as simple as creating a printed piece, framing it and calling it a day. It’s not about adding paper and different techniques to an original idea it’s…
In printmaking, color isn’t just a decoration; it is the pulse of the craft. As a printmaker, I’ve realized that colour alone is an entirely different language. I often focus not only on shapes and forms, but also on the words which the colors I choose, say to the viewer. Unfortunately, as a vivid example,…
I’m so excited to share this journey into the world of printmaking with you. If you’ve ever picked up a beautifully printed art piece and wondered how it was made, you’re in the right place. Printmaking is more than just a technique; it’s an art form that opens up a realm of creative possibilities. I…
Consider your favorite pieces of digital painting. It could be an artistic picture turned soft under the sunset or a smooth portrait with a bright beam of light directed towards the face. Now imagine these without realistic lighting. From good to great, lighting can completely overhaul the piece and when you think about it, it…
If you ever find yourself amazed by the delicate designs on paper, prepare to be taken aback as most of these exquisite designs can be traced back to this age-old method. Woodcut printmaking is more than just an activity; it is a lively form that allows its practitioners to express themselves artistically and has done…
Tangled up in the world of monotypes! A term not frequently heard, monotypes are distinct prints from a single image painted on a plate or inked which more often than not, forms the basis of mesmerizing and distinct artwork. I still remember that one art gallery where i first found this art, it stood out…