solar plate printing

Went off to Primrose Park for my last workshop of the year- solar plate printing. I have had no experience with this printing technique so I was looking forward to seeing how it all worked.
Unlike sculptural weaving, this is a technique that I just loved experimenting with.And the added bonus of no toxic chemicals ( very important!)
For my first plate I used a collage/drawing that I did for Rose's birthday invitation last year.

This is my second print using three colours and the a la poupée process.
This is a way of printing many colors from a single plate: colors are painted directly onto the plate before printing, giving each impression the appearance of a monoprint with uniquely varied coloring.
I didn't rub back the plate as much as I should have so her socks are a bit blue rather than white. I might touch those up with a bit of white gouache. Or not.
Next up, I used a quick line drawing as my starting point.

After printing the plate using one colour , I added a little water colour.
I had time to do two other prints which I'll hopefully get scanned and post tomorrow....

Comments

[kirsten]

ooo, that first one is fantastic! wow. how does this all work?? very interesting...

[kristin]

how lovely! you've got my attention...sounds like an interesting process, the results are just fantastic!

[Tara]

Love it! beautiful drawing - great swishy dress.Is the black scratched into something - or a drawing exposed onto a plate in the sun?

[Zelia]

I ADORE it... that print is LOVELY!!!

[di]

These are just beautiful! I love the blue one the best! Thank you for sharing them!!