So if you saw yesterday’s post, you know I have been attempting to bring back to life some very old, slightly dried out paints I got second-hand many, many years ago. I did manage to get some useful stuff out of them by wiping the knitting needle I used to stir in the water (trying to re-hydrate them) on my 5×7 gel plate and pulling a simple print, either by adding a bit of texture, or even by just spreading it with the brayer and picking it up.
I actually got some pretty prints, and the final pick up one from everything dried on the plate I think is a stunner!
The best pick-up print from a plate that looks kinda meh.
I mean looking at it you wouldn’t think I could get much off it, but:
I cannot tell you how pretty it is IRL. Soft and grungy with a hint of texture, and little flashes of metallic paint here and there. I don’t know what to do with it but I think scanning it is step one! I will never get over the difference between a scan and a photo
I am still leaving the paints to sit and giving them an occasional shake, but will hope to find time for a proper play this weekend!
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