OUGD406 - Secret 7 - Monoprinting

Following the final critique and confirmation of concept one as my final Secret 7 resolution, the opportunity to mono print became available today. I wanted to explore alternative texture to be supplied to the resolution after initial critiques for the concept showed concerns on the flat characteristic of the design. 

Having been previously introduced to the process and gaining experience on my foundation, I was informed on how to produce the prints. The process includes rolling out ink onto a print bed and then transferable sheet onto which stencils can be laid out compositionally before the design is put through  a press between a register sheet, stock, newsprint and packing - all of which determines pressure and results achieved.

Myself rolling out the blue ink required for mono printing.

In keeping with current concept one resolution's relevancy and effective communication of Chvrches' 'clearest blue,' I naturally selected blue ink as my printing medium, exploring packing and times sent through press to determine colour intensity, texture and tonal value.  

Print Bed during the process.

I produced a two circle stencil to produce each mono print as to provide myself with a large multiple of results and variations in texture to be explored. The outcomes from the printing session are evidenced below:

Monoprint Scans

After scanning in the outcomes, I perfected the circles of texture before supplying them to the concept one resolution. I also explored colour/tone combinations to ensure the most effective design could be identified. This exploration is exhibited below:

The tonal combination I have selected is that featured in the centre of the second row above. This combination best reflects the original contrast and tonal quality of the original, digitally rendered resolution whilst providing texture that enhances the hand-produced illusion/aesthetic. The

additional texture supplies more visual character and printed quality which ultimately

makes for a more effective, skilful resolution.

Final Secret 7 resolution: