MARCH BERUBE-BUG / CHINE-COLLE' TECHNIQUE

For this months addition to the Berube-Bug mailart project I decided to go a slightly different route. Still using printmaking and linocut as the primary method of creating multiple images, I decided to implement a technique call Chine-Colle' to add color to each and every postcard going out. Here is a brief definition from Wikipedia of what the Chine-Colle' technique of printmaking entails.

"Chine-collé is a special technique in printmaking in which the image is transferred to a surface that is bonded to a heavier support in the printing process. One purpose is to allow the printmaker to print on a much more delicate surface, such as Japanese paper or linen, which pulls finer details off the plate. Another purpose is to provide a background color behind the image that is different from the surrounding backing sheet."

"The final image will depend on the design and ink color of the printed image, the color and opacity of the paper to which the image is directly printed (plus any inclusions such as petals or fibers in that paper), and the color of the backing sheet."

- As you'll notice with the sample I'm documenting here, not all layered colors work that well. I have other prints from the edition where the color selection is far more successful but since I documented all of the steps with this particular color combination I figured I'd follow through and show the results, good, bad or otherwise.

*As far as the image for this months Berube-Bug, I'll leave that up to you for interpretation. ;0)

SKETCH ON LINOLEUM


INKED LINO W/COLOR PAPER DOT SELECTION


INKED LINO W/FIRST LAYER OF COLOR PAPER DOTS APPLIED


INKED LINO W/SECOND LAYER OF COLOR PAPER DOTS AND GLUE


FINAL PRINTED IMAGE


A FEW OF THE PRINTS

BOOK COVER / BRANDON LACY CAMPOS

On a recent trip to Washington D.C. to visit with Brandon, I had the opportunity to get some reference for work on the cover of the book of poetry Brandon is publishing later this year with accompanying images by my self.



The above lino here is a quick "sketch" I made directly on to a small piece of lino, approx. 4" x 4". The second image I created based on a reference pic of Brandon. At this point, this image is likely to be used as the book cover image.

CENTRAL PARK - EARLY SPRING

The weather today created the perfect environment for taking a walk through Central Park. Some of the trees were starting to bud, the crocus were blooming, and a Redtail Hawk was perched on the stone cliffs a few feet away from us on the edge of the turtle pond.

VIEW FROM BELVEDERE CASTLE


BRANDON LACY CAMPOS


REDTAIL HAWK


CENTRAL PARK WEST


MAKING DUMPLINGS - MEE NOODLE SHOP

WASHINGTON D.C.

I had a short trip to Washington D.C. to hang out with Brandon, talk about the book project and do some sight-seeing. We did manage to tour a bunch of the Smithsonian family of museums and saw some amazing artwork including a Paul Cadmus painting
“A Night in Bologna”


and a Thomas Hart Benton piece,
"Achelous and Hercules"


both of which I've only seen in reproductions. Unfortunately the chilly weather and freak snowstorm on Monday made running around a little more difficult than necessary and my original thoughts of getting some outdoor drawings done seemed impossible.

BRANDON - MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART / PORTRAIT GALLERY


LOUISE BOURGEOIS SCULPTURE / HIRSHORN MUSEUM


U.S. POSTAL DEPARTMENT BUILDING


U.S. POSTAL DEPARTMENT BUILDING


THE CAPITAL


WASHINGTON MONUMENT