Behind the curtain
These photos are glimpses into what goes on during the (often messy) printmaking process. The finished result for most of these pieces can be found in the shop.
Constructing a collagraph plate
Chichen Itza
Inking up a collagraph plate
Chichen Itza
An inked collagraph plate ready to go through the press
Chichen Itza
Pulling the first proof of a collagraph print
Chichen Itza
Pulling a collagraph print
Ammonites III
A collagraph plate inked and wiped ready for printing
Barn Owl
A collagraph plate inked in multiple colours, ready to be passed through the press
Fountains Abbey
A collagraph plate inked and wiped ready for printing
Fox
Wiping the ink on a collagraph plate to create details
Velvet Ears
Pulling a collagraph print
Joy
Pulling a collagraph print
Fountains Abbey
Adding ink to a collagraph plate
Robin Nest
Starting to construct a collagraph plate
Four Seasons series
Cutting out a collagraph plate
Four Seasons series
Making running repairs to a collagraph plate - they are often very fragile and can produce only a few impressions
Four Seasons Series
Carving a piece of Japanese vinyl for a linocut
Shadow Cat
Rolling ink for a linoprint
Shadow Cat
Close up detail of a collagraph plate
Whitby Abbey
A collagraph plate sealed with shellac and ready for inking
Whitby Abbey