Sunday, 4 December 2016

Final development of screenprint positives


  • I have been continuing to use photoshop to develop my final screenprint positives using textures from my mono and lino prints. 
  • I have found using photoshop in this manner to be a really valuable exercise, as by having each component as a different layer it has allowed me to easily refine each composition to my liking. 
  • Breaking up the background behind into simple textured shapes have made for much more dynamic and effectively balanced compositions. 
  • I think this is because it means the colour does not dominate the composition, achieving a balance and interaction between the components and this 'hoovering' background. 
  • Adding texture into these blocks of shapes also seems effective in drawing the image together into a cohesive composition. I think the contrast between this digital colour and the textured nature of the printed components and bitmapped photographs was too stark.  
  • I like how I am developing a clearly defined concept to lead the visually content of each image, and I think they look most effective with a collective colour running through all five, with a second colour being different for each one to give them individuality. 
  • The only concern I have now is whether the mixture of textures within these positives are going to effectively translate into screenprint, as I don't want the final prints to appear poorly crafted. 

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