I make lots of less than perfect prints. I just know that is part of my process.
1 – One way that I revive a print is to scribble to create texture and support the focus.
The colored pencil scribbles in the print above create a sense of playful motion. This kind of fix mimics the playful way I like to print.
2 – I use a cropping window to create a compelling composition.
In the piece above I used a 2″ square window to hover over a pile of practice prints. I cut out a stack of squares and them combined them to create this thumbnail print. This process is great for building composition skills.
3 – Print a very dark layer as the final impression.
In the print above, again I had a random practice print of circles. It was just so so. I picked the figure and a couple of circle stencils to create a pleasing composition. Then I laid down a very dark blue, black layer and made this image. A final dark layer is often an easy way to fix an otherwise boring print.
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