Printmaking Workshop by Jennifer Shaughnessy https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd en-us 2017-12-07 01:32:45 UTC 2023-01-25 21:09:44 UTC hello@padlet.com jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214200609 For this project, I had to choose between the themes of ‘Worship’, ‘Mechanics’ or ‘Metamorphism’. Both mechanics and metamorphism interested me but as I had dealt with metamorphism previously in college I decided that I would challenge myself and explore the concept of mechanics. I created some brainstorms in order to figure out what aspect of this topic I wanted to examine.


]]> 2017-12-07 16:33:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214200609 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214200983 While researching mechanics I was influenced by the way things worked ie machinery, clocks, computers, wires etc. I photographed items that reminded me of fixing, tools and equipment that would be used in order to make something and any interesting that I found in my shed related to the idea of mechanics.]]> 2017-12-07 16:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214200983 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214201320 2017-12-07 16:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214201320 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214201449 2017-12-07 16:35:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214201449 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214201638 2017-12-07 16:35:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214201638 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214201850 2017-12-07 16:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214201850 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214201904
The shapes and designs of cogs and gears was something that I really liked so I began sketching. The circular shapes reminded me that mechanics deals with twisting, turning, pressure and forces in order to create movement.

As I was drawing these images, I noticed that the cogs were covered in rust. They were old, used, worn and some were even broken. I realised that these objects were part of an outdated way of working, the old mechanical and often physical and hand operated method. Nowadays technology has taken over and there have been many electronic devices invented and created that replace the mechanical processes and products of the past.
]]> 2017-12-07 16:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214201904 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214202252 2017-12-07 16:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214202252 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214202307 This concept was significant and related back to that idea of movement, change and even incorporated elements of metamorphism. We are now in a transition period between mechanical engineering and electronic engineering and the morphing between the two. Mechatronics is a fusion of mechanics and electronics.]]> 2017-12-07 16:36:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214202307 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214202560 I began drawing an array of images of different cogs, focusing in their shape, design, pattern and the way that they moved. I was happy with a few of my images so I had choice in choosing what image I wanted to bring into the printmaking process.]]> 2017-12-07 16:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214202560 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214202947 2017-12-07 16:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214202947 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214203118 2017-12-07 16:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214203118 Printmaking Press jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214203275 During the demonstrations I took note of how printmaking in the classroom should be done. The importance of the layout and the print process flow are two key pieces of information that would be very useful to have up on the wall. The print process flow gives the steps of how to make a successful print and the print studio layout ensures that the student is aware of where to ink up and also where to have clean hands. This is important when handling the students own prints and to make sure that the area is clean for the next student.]]> 2017-12-07 16:38:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214203275 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214203806 2017-12-07 16:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214203806 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214203981 2017-12-07 16:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214203981 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214204280 2017-12-07 16:40:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214204280 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214204466 2017-12-07 16:40:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214204466 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214204661 2017-12-07 16:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214204661 Drypoint Etching jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214204760 The first printmaking technique I explored was drypoint etching. This involves engraving an image into a plate with a hard pointed needle or scribe. When I was happy with my image, I used a combination of screws and scribes to etch into the acetate sheet. The needle is used like a pencil in order to draw an image onto the plate. The plate is then inked, rolled through a press and transferred onto paper. My drawing consisted of a pattern of cogs and in some sections the gear was actually broken and had a piece missing. 

]]> 2017-12-07 16:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214204760 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214205194 I transferred my drawing on tracing paper as printmaking involves working in reverse. It is very important to reverse every image before it is transferred onto the plate especially when working with text.

]]> 2017-12-07 16:41:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214205194 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214205541 To test my image, I rolled out a thin layer of black oil paint using a printmaking roller. The ink has to be thin when applying it to your plate in order to avoid the ink getting into the engraved lines that make up your image. The plate is then rolled with ink. Newspaper is then used to get rid of the excess ink that sits around the plate. This wiping away method ensures that the ink moves into the lines that you have scratched away and it also cleans the background of the image. The plate can be underwiped and overwiped so experimentation is necessary here in order to get the correct and desired outcome. I have a habit of overwiping my plates as I like a clear and contrasting background. A registration sheet is a good idea, it allows you to place the image on your page just the way you want it (keeps the image straight. allows for more than one plate to be printed and allows you to keep borders on the page).]]> 2017-12-07 16:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214205541 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214205853 2017-12-07 16:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214205853 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214205984 2017-12-07 16:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214205984 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214206042 The paper that you print onto should be soaked in water for about 10 - 15 minutes. While inking up your plate, the paper should be soaking. When the time is up, the paper is removed with clean hands, and placed onto newsprint. To remove the excess water, a sheet of newsprint is placed over the wet page and wiped. The registration page, protective acetate sheet, drypoint plate, damp paper and dry newsprint are then placed on top of one another on the printing press. The level is set, the blankets are placed on top of all these sheets and the print then gets rolled. When the print has been through the press, the image is then transported to the drying rack. The press is then cleaned and ready for the next person using the press.]]> 2017-12-07 16:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214206042 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214206362 After a few drypoints, I went back to a second piece of acetate and added another element to my drawing. By using a second plate I was able to add in the electronic aspect that I wanted to include in my work.]]> 2017-12-07 16:43:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214206362 Lino Block Reduction jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214206529 I was excited to try lino again as I hadn't experienced it since my Transition Year at school. I decided that I would combine my two ideas of the broken cog and also include the electronic lines and design of a computer motherboard.]]> 2017-12-07 16:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214206529 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214207145 2017-12-07 16:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214207145 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214207218 Similar to the drypoint plates, the image that I created had to be transferred onto the lino in order for it to be printed the correct way. I redrew the image on tracing paper with a 2B pencil, the image was then easily transferred onto the lino block. Using a sharpie I then went back over the lines so it would be easier to follow when cutting.]]> 2017-12-07 16:45:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214207218 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214207526 When the image was complete, I then glued it onto a piece of cardboard that could be used as both a cutting board and also a registration tool when printing each of the colours.]]> 2017-12-07 16:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214207526 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214207918 2017-12-07 16:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214207918 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214208133 2017-12-07 16:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214208133 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214208200 After cutting away the small amount of white that I wanted in my image, I rolled the plate up in yellow water based ink. Paper is then placed on top of the lino block (using the cardboard registration lines as a reference) and rubbed with a wooden spoon or by hand. Pressure is key here in order to get the whole of the lino block to transfer onto the page. While printing the lines of my drawings also came out on top of my print. I thought this would interfere with my prints but thankfully it didnt. After printing all of my edition, I cleaned the plate with water and a cloth and began cutting away everything that I wanted to keep yellow (the lines).]]> 2017-12-07 16:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214208200 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214208594 2017-12-07 16:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214208594 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214208651 The next colour I used was green. This was my background colour and took up most of my image. The registration of my prints were really good and I found that the cardboard backing helped a lot with this. The cardboard also allowed for a piece of paper to be place around the print so that the cardboard wouldn't get inky and transfer onto the paper. When the green was printed I then cleaned the lino block and cut away everything that I wanted to stay green on my image (the background).]]> 2017-12-07 16:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214208651 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214209200 2017-12-07 16:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214209200 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214209246 Brown was the next colour to rolled onto the lino block and printed. The brown colour would be the colour of the cog. When the brown was printed, I cut away all the parts of the lino that were brown. The only lines that were left on the lino block were the outlines of the cog and the squares in the background of the image. These remaining lines were to be printed black.]]> 2017-12-07 16:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214209246 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214209716 2017-12-07 16:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214209716 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214209799 The final result of the lino was very nice I thought. The registration was great, the colours worked well together and the image was very striking. If I was to redo the lino process again, I think I would of tried to get the background as flat as possible to avoid the little lines of brown and black upon the yellow and green colours.]]> 2017-12-07 16:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214209799 Fergal's Work jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214666422 Fergal's work investigated the theme of 'Worship'. He focused on the social and political issues affecting those who live in Pakistan. Working with text, Fergal combined the surnames of two leaders by overlapping and merging the names together in a very effective way.]]> 2017-12-08 22:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214666422 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214666568 I liked the lino images that resulted in Fergal's approach but I love how he furthered his concept by printing onto material. The material was a clever idea to incorporate the headscarves that the women from Pakistan wear upon their heads. He worked with a small section of lino and repeated the printing process to fill the material up with text.


]]> 2017-12-08 22:32:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214666568 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214666569 I liked the lino images that resulted in Fergal's approach but I love how he furthered his concept by printing onto material. The material was a clever idea to incorporate the headscarves that the women from Pakistan wear upon their heads. He worked with a small section of lino and repeated the printing process to fill the material up with text.]]> 2017-12-08 22:32:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214666569 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214666705 2017-12-08 22:34:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214666705 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214666719 Trudie's work was very striking as she used a colour gradient for her background. This effect worked really well in my opinion and gave her image a lovely quality. I photographed the leaf Trudie referenced next to her print as I thought it was nice to see them side by side. Her theme dealt with metamorphosis. I also really liked her drypoint print and thought the the composition was really good.

]]> 2017-12-08 22:34:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214666719 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214666813 2017-12-08 22:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214666813 Ciara's Work jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214666887 Ciara's drypoint image displayed the effects of illness on the body. She utilised the theme metamorphosis as a deceptive nature that can overtake human life.]]> 2017-12-08 22:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214666887 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214666934 I would love to see an etching of this as the lines she used were so delicate which suited her subject matter. Ciara also kept her lino print simple by only using one colour when printing. She experimented with eembossing and I think that result was great.]]> 2017-12-08 22:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214666934 Arthur Ganson jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667003 Arthur Ganson has been making his kinetic sculptures since 1977. His sculptures explore the nature of oiled surfaces, object manipulation, and slow explosions. They are created from a range of materials that he fabricates or finds. I found Ganson’s work extremely interesting to look at from different angles and views whilst manipulating them into various images.]]> 2017-12-08 22:37:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667003 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667107 His machines are full of motion, consisting of pedals and cranks and some are even interactive inviting the viewer in. Ganson describes his work as a cross between mechanical engineering and choreography. Some of his machines have a simple function other machines do nothing at all. Ganson’s sculpture have a somewhat childlike and playful side to them.]]> 2017-12-08 22:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667107 Another Dream - 1997 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667165 2017-12-08 22:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667165 Madeline's Fragile Machine jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667254 2017-12-08 22:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667254 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667322 Besides making and exhibiting sculpture, Ganson occasionally teaches classes in mechanics and wire bending.]]> 2017-12-08 22:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667322 Andy Warhol jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667341 As I was exploring printmaking, I thought that the work of Andy Warhol was neccessary to examine. Probably one of the most famous printmakers Warhol is known for his use of colour and his experimentation of these colours.]]> 2017-12-08 22:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667341 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667387 In Warhol's Marilyn piece, the image is screen printed in an array of different colours. The images are all the same but Warhol's use of colour transforms each image into something that is quite different to the next. I thought that his work was useful to look at when dealing with print as it shows that colour and choice are very important especially in a lino reduction plate because as soon as the image is cut away, it can never be reprinted. ]]> 2017-12-08 22:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667387 Leo Kadele jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667412 Leo Kadele - Cern Within]]> 2017-12-08 22:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667412 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667512 Leo Kadele - How do they persuade us to go into the war?]]> 2017-12-08 22:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667512 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667564 Leo Kadele - Safety Instructions]]> 2017-12-08 22:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667564 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667614 Leo Kadele is an artist who lives and works in Croatia. Kadele uses painting in correlation with film, texts and performance to document unstable notions of reality. He is interested in the correlation between contemporary art and digital culture, working with virtual reality as both a means towards and a subject of contemporary visual and performing arts. The lines and mark making within these pieces reminded me of the lines that I created in my lino pieces. Kadeles use of colour is also very intriguing and is something that influenced me withing my lino piece. I am so used to working in black and white, I found it refreshing to work with colour during this workshop.]]> 2017-12-08 22:43:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667614 Rube Goldberg jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667633 Rube Goldberg is best known for a series of popular cartoons depicting complicated gadgets that perform simple tasks in indirect and convoluted ways, giving rise to the term Rube Goldberg machines for any similar gadget or process.]]> 2017-12-08 22:43:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667633 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667676 Self Operating Napkin - Rube Goldberg]]> 2017-12-08 22:44:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667676 jennifershaughnessy3 https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667733 Modern day Rube Goldberg machin]]> 2017-12-08 22:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifershaughnessy3/vfab779t05wd/wish/214667733