Behind the curtain
These images 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.
For more information about the methods I use please see this printmaking guide.
Chichen Itza
Contructing 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.
Ammonites III
Pulling a collagraph print.
Barn Owl
A collagraph plate inked and wiped and ready for printing.
Fountains Abbey
A collagraph plate inked in multiple colours, ready to be passed through the press.
Fox
Another collagraph monoprint inked and wiped, ready for printing.
Velvet Ears
Wiping the ink on a collagraph plate to create details.
Joy
Pulling a collagraph print.
Fountains Abbey
Pulling a collagraph print.
Robin Nest
Adding ink to a collagraph plate.
Four Seasons Series
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
Some stages in inking up a collagraph plate.
Shadow Cat
Carving a piece of Japanese vinyl for a linocut.
Shadow Cat
Rolling ink for a linoprint.
Whitby Abbey
Close up detail of a collagraph plate.
Whitby Abbey
A collagraph plate sealed with shellac and ready for inking.