June's journal quilt. I used transfer paint, and while it was still wet on the copy paper I pressed some leaves and cling film into the surface, then let it dry. The image was ironed onto some Lutradur, but some of the leaves didn't show up too well, so I painted them with some gold acrylic, and printed them over the top. The butterflies were appliqued onto the surface.
I have been meaning to work on more ideas from the photo I took some years ago in my nephews barn. Just one panel this time, and while I had the transfer paint and Lutradur out, thought I'd have a go with this image again. I may add some beads for more 'crunch'.
Another little 6" x 4" abstract piece. I will probably mount this onto a small canvas.
I have been 'having a go' at some lino printing, and recently bought some of that easy carve stuff to try. I think I've been put off in the past because the lino has always been so hard to carve. Mind you, I have also just discovered that it should be warmed up first to soften it, so you live and learn! Anyway, I decided to carve one of my crows, and above is the result, but I definitely need more practise! Below is the robin I carved some weeks ago, but I have 'tweaked' it a bit, and am a bit happier with it now.
I seem to be jumping around a bit at the moment, with different ideas and techniques, but that's me I'm afraid, it stops me from feeling stuck, and keeps my interest!
I hope I've kept yours, and that you'll look in again next time.
So much to delve into here Cath!! I am always so impressed by your textile work and this week you have added some fabulous lino printing into the mix. I didn't know you could buy easy carve lino... it sounds a huge improvement from hard to carve lino. I have had a few near misses with the lino tools!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Morag, I bought this last lot online, but Art Van Go sell it, and I've heard that you can also buy it in Hobbycraft.
DeleteSo much to delve into here Cath!! I am always so impressed by your textile work and this week you have added some fabulous lino printing into the mix. I didn't know you could buy easy carve lino... it sounds a huge improvement from hard to carve lino. I have had a few near misses with the lino tools!! :)
ReplyDeleteOh where to start? I love the abstracted barn piece and the transfer painting has worked well. I too was put off lino printing (wanted to retain all my fingers!) but hadn't known about warming it up. The softsculp(?) has given you excellent results.
ReplyDeleteThanks Maggi, This is not really proper lino, as it doesn't have any backing, but it is a much softer and easier to carve alternative. I bought some in pink from Art Van Go, but this time I ordered it online from somewhere or other, and it is a very dark grey. Only disadvantage there is that you can't transfer your design in pencil as it doesn't show up, so the pink was, I think, better.
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