Post by Linda Germain
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| © 2013 linda germain Stencils drying during workshop |
These stencils caught my eye during the recent gelatin printmaking class. I like to use figures in my prints and the way these ladies were draped over the back of this chair, just grabbed my attention.
I think they are simply photocopies on regular paper or on card stock. They look like they have a coat of mat medium on them and are drying in between coats.
The black and white one has great negative space.
One way I check for interesting negative space is I look at the stencil from the back and if it is still interesting then I think it has an interesting shape/negative space.
Another test that I do, is I squint at the image and try to imagine it as a solid impression, without the details. Identifying expressive negative space and shapes takes a little practice.
Look for “holes” created by the parts of our stencil. like the arms and legs are doing above.
Happy Printing!