My
images were printed intaglio but you can also use the process to create relief
blocks.
I like the idea of being able to manipulate the image
digitally before printing and being able to get a great deal of detail and a
full range of tones from the plate
On the down side you can’t work into the plate to alter and develop
it further. I also had problems with the paper sticking to the surface on some
of my prints althoug I think that would improve with practice. (The emulsion on the
plates also smell foul when its been developed)
But it’s an interesting process that I think I would like to explore more.
Yes, good tonal quality; although it's a few years since I've done any solar work, I think I preferred it to aquatint.
ReplyDeletelike the handwriting overlay on the last one.
I did some solar etching many years ago and I did like the prints and I think it could be very useful. Your first print looks gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI did a solar plate course in Presteigne a few years ago and the sun, which we'd hoped to harness ,never came out so we used a UV box. I remember it all got a bit technical and a bit of a hassle but your images are great Jac.I'm enjoying this theme you are running with.
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