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Published: 2007-04-30 01:12:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 1268; Favourites: 18; Downloads: 32
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Lost in thought - we all escape to our inner selves on occasion...for some of us not enough - for others maybe too often.First time I've used water based ink...I like it. Much easier to clean and it seemed to transfer with a little less rubbing with the spoon. This is a photo - I will scan the print when its dry.
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I love this image. Could I use it in my blog? I would of course give you credit and I could post a link from my site to yours.
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ive tried to print of a thinking person too, yours describe it much-much better and your cut is really good had more exploration than mine
anyway water base ink, do you buy or what? (i have no idea about the water base)
really like your work!
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Thanks for the kind words. I use Speedball's water based ink - it works best for small prints because it drys fast. I prefer oil based ink because I think it gives a deeper hue.
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Thanks so much - I appreciate your comment.
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Thank you sir...I appreciate the comments.
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Thanks so much for the comment - I do appreciate you taking the time.
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This is fantastic! I really like how you handle the mid-tones....
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Thanks for your kind comments...
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I really love this! Wow . You are getting so good at it! I use water-based for lino and think the water-based ink is sticky. . . maybe that can be a good thing. I can't imagine having to use something besides water for clean-up, though.
That painting idea is a good one . . .thanx!
and I'm tryin' *eustonr 's trick too!!
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Thanks so much for the support!
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Thanks so much for the comment...I appreciate it.
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Your work on this is extraordinary. How do you make this from a photo?
Kate
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Some are based on pictures I combine or manipulate on the computer...others are drawings directly on the wood (after some rough sketches)...I do spray paint the wood block with black paint prior to getting started - really help s me see the image come alive.
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Really nice.
At first I wasn't so sure about the 2 different types of shading you've used, but it does suit the image. Nicely done.
I switched over to water based inks about a year ago - simply because they are easy to clean up. They do behave differently though. I do like oil based inks better, but then, I hate the cleanup....
One trick - I dampen the paper with water first. Soak it then dry the paper on a towel so its damp but touch dry. Then print. (I use my thumb for the rubbing bit). You may do this already, but just in case.... I found the water based inks frustrating until I learnt this little trick!
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Thanks for the advice - no I didn't try that - but will on the next set of prints. I really appreciate the feedback and comments...I have been experimenting with differant cuts to see what does what...most of the time they work - but sometimes...not so much.
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Hey thanks alot - I appreciate the comments.
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