Monday, 27 November 2017

Screen printing tests

In order to loosen up my practice and try out some applications of my ideas, I tried a couple of quick screen prints:

Herb based print:


POSITIVES:
- Like the overlap, as it reveals different shapes and makes the pattern less literal, therefore more accessible
- Flexibility of design means it's versatile within the printing process, and for final application
- Use of negative space to create dynamic shapes
- Like the use and expansion of herbs to subtly show use as decoration

NEGATIVES:
- Really patchy coverage- didn't let the B-solve soak for long enough as was in a rush
- Too big images on each screen- smaller items may allow more interaction and space on the page
- Images seem too crammed onto the composition

WHAT NEXT?
- Try with different food stuffs
- Think about how to package which goods, what kinds of food should be included
- Try to create more rough cut paper to add more character
- Consider colour relationships thoroughly


'Box' food ideas:


POSITIVES:
- Like the interpretation of each food item
- Like the reflection of different item through shape and colour, and how recognisable they still are

NEGATIVES:
- Had to cut down colours used to save time in the print room 
- Also used one design taped up, so not very neat
- Colour choices were a bit rushed and don't reflect the vibrancy I want
- Might be a bit boring without overlap- what makes it different to a digital print?
- Don't think they would work too well as labels, as would only show a small aspect of the design

WHAT NEXT?
- Continue to develop herb based print, but with different stimuli
- Trial this design as a label to see
- Focus on colour!!

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