The above image depicts what the elephant collagraph plate looks like after it was inked and pulled through the printing press to create an original print. On the right hand side of the picture is a small section of the pulled print. The elephant prints will most likely be altered through adding watercolor and applied to a background to create a more interesting composition.
The above images are collagraph plates before they’ve been inked. To create the plates I mounted textured wall paper to a high quality mat board. When I was creating some of the Kodiak bear collagraphs, mounted wash cloth fabric to mat board, which creates a similar texture that resembles the bears fur coat.
The above image’s represent the inked background plate and how I blocked the formation space for the elephant plate.
The image above is of the elephant plate inked and placed on top of the background print.
The above image depicts the end result. This piece is far from finished. I will add watercolor and possibly sew on tiny beads to enhance the artwork.
To see the finish product or see how the artwork is created in my studio, please join me on July 28th,29th and 30 or October 6th,7th and 8th. I’ll be demonstrating the printmaking process at the iMAGiNETHAT! Art Studio during the NORTHWOODS ART TOUR. Go to the following link to learn more about all the wonderful and diverse artwork that’s created by artistic members on the art tour. www.northwoodsarttour.com
This collage was created from handmade paper, original mono prints , a map and altered original and reproduction prints.
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