Workshop no.3

To develop from our prints we started to use other methods.

The first was using layers of stuck down materials to create surfaces for prints, or prints by themselves, my first one was to look like the northern lights; the ripples of light coming down, I was hoping that when it was printed there will be a contrast in the strength of colour so that that I can work into it. The second was purely just to create interesting shapes and surfaces, so would hopefully inspire something else.

The second method we used is called carborundum printing, this is using sand to create a surface that once dried can be used for printing. It is quick and easy to do. However it does have it's limitations, because although you could create quite intricate drawings with the glue and sand, it is only one level and may lack the illusion of depth once printed, they can also only be used a couple of times.

The first carborundum print was inspired by this photograph taken from 'Landscape Photography'. I really love the effect of star trail photographs, because it shows and tiny and insignificant earth can be when you can see the movement of the stars around you, if it's possible I would quite like to have a go at producing these types of photos.

The second print was inspired by the movement of the northern lights and the third, slightly from the star trail photo, but pulling the trails in unconventional directions.