Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Sketch to Finish: Dummy Book Cover

The sketch and finished print for a mock cover for a dummy book. 
  
For my dummy book sketches I work them out on paper in a smaller version first.  Then I scan them, enlarge and rework them digitally.  When the work is ready for the printmaking process, I flip it so it's backward and print them out.  The printmaking process works in reverse and I let Photoshop do the job for me.

After a plate is carved, (yep, old school lino-block) I print a few of them on vellum and hand-color with oil pastels.  I print several to play with and for insurance, there is no undo button! This illustration also has snowflakes that have been stamped in several different color inks. 

8 comments:

  1. Fantastic, Heather! Do you think you could post step-by-step photos of your printmaking process sometime? It would be really cool for folks to see how you work your magic! :)

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  2. Hi Nina - thanks! I do have plans to make a video showing my process - unfortunately that means I have to clean off my studio table, so it won't be anytime soon. :)

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  3. I agree with Nina, Heather. Your process is so unique and I love hearing it described. It would be even cooler to see it in photos!

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  4. Heather, your process is so amazing and the results even more! Of course I agree, it would be so cool to see a video of your process. I can see all the love you put into your work, just wonderful!

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  5. Thanks for showing us! I like the old lino block cuts...this looks great!

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  6. Very cool, Heather! i love the yummy colors you create, and WOW, how amazing to realize your images are a sweet blend of digital and true hand-work!

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  7. I'll say it too - Much Love for the lino cut!! This squirrel needs a hug. Undo buttons are for sissies - like me!;)

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  8. What an amazing process! I've never thought to use photoshop to create templates for a lino cut. The end result is beautiful!! Great book cover!

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