Thursday 9 June 2016

New Ideas

I’ve started playing with ideas for a new book.

I started by thinking about simple folds, considering cloisters and frescos (and I will return to this later)
I’m not sure why, but this structure got me thinking about the work of Patrick Hughes. I wondered if I could translate the idea of playing with perspective and making the images appear to move at a smaller scale in book form.  

I tried a mock up and it seems to work
I’ve developed the drawing and done a tonal study at the right size.
I’m not sure if I want to work it up as painting and digitally print the image or if I want to etch it. The next step is to try etching a section before I make up my mind.

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  1. What a fascinating thing to be working on Jac. You never take the easiest option with things! Etching versus digital seems like an easy choice for me. I think I'd go for the one taking less time but I suspect you will love the etching and take the route that will give you the desired effect.

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    1. I've tried the small etching and it seems to have worked so I'm going to try the larger plate. If I can't make it work at this scale I can always go the digital route

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  3. That's awesome, so much detail! Love it!! :)

    Laura xo

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