Students

Andrea, Sixth Sense

Used Milar, Tarletin, Black Waterbased Ink, Tape, Rives BFK, Paper, Plastic Plate for Slab, Spoon and Glue Bottle to burnish!

Andrea, Sound

Playing the Tibetan Bowls was a peaceful experience; setting the tone for the images we produced. This image was the most difficult. I wanted to cut the plate. I did not want to be rectangular. When the color was applied, I was the most uncomfortable. Not sure why, however after printing the first image, I got it. I would like to work on this more to learn how the color sequencing will result.

Andrea, Taste and Smell (Bananas)

When first starting this image. It was difficult to not to create it representational. Once the gears changed in my brain and I engaged in translation, it seemed so simple to complete. Thank you Bob for making me think visually. I was able to simplify my designs and stop working when needed...that is difficult for me.

This particular image is collaborated with Mike's plates and his designs, create subtile textures in the surface. Thanks Mike...

Andrea, Object Image, Touch

My goodness what a great process! This is the favorite so far. The steps to create this image were the success. I have written down the steps and how to adapt the process for my students. Press? Ink? Not sure yet...

Andrea, Sight

Drawing a quick sketch while walking on sideways on a line was a quick way to capture some wonderful line movement. After completing the first exercise and seeing the active results, I was anxious to complete more. I will be using this for my artwork on a regular basis.

This exercise is also doable in the high school art room. Any media can be used with this thinking process. Students can do the sketches and translate this other artworks. The printing process can be adapted to the studio classroom. Ex., there may not be a press available, and oil based inks might not work, however the technique could be experimented with other materials. Such as water-based inks using spoons to burnish the image onto the papers. The paper surface can be manipulated before transferring the print (collage of thin textures). My advanced classes will be experimenting with this in the fall. I will post the results.