Today, I found these rubbing plates at the Dollar Tree Store.
I brought them back to the studio and started to play. There were 3 different flower plates. I like how one of the designs prints up.
I played with using both sides of the plate to see what different types of details and impressions would result.
Then I tested out a crayon to make line drawings.
It was a bit chaotic, all the over printing. So I simplified the background and let the line drawing be the focus.
The take away from my process was:
- Play
- think it = try it
- let go of the things I do not like
- work parts of the plate
- leave open or quiet space
- simplify
- allow a focus
I invite you to try those 7 steps in your next printing session! Enjoy.
If you want to print and play with me and gelatin printmaking in the new year, then join us in Make Monotypes, 4 week online gelatin printing class. READ the details on the workshop page.