stop motion intro

For the past weeks I have been doing a small stop motion clip. This is for a group project of the Integrated Project module. It describes very briefly, and in an abstract way, the history of Sheffield. DV PAL, B&W, 24''

Drypoint induction

This week I had a drypoint induction. Like etching and mezzotint, drypoint is an Intaglio technique.
[Photos of the prints coming soon, had to leave them to dry in the studio]

zine completed!

24 pages b&w with screenprinted cover
edition: 21 copies

Zine workshop with Ed

For the zine workshop I decided to make a zine somewhat related to my project as this could be a way to start working on it. I drew in my sketchbook things and situations from my daily life related to food and eating.
The only restrictions we had on this brief was that it should be an A5 size and at least 24pages.








After I had some drawings I started trying to pair them together and also thinking about their sequence in the zine, I did a layout which was adjusted later as new content was added.




I decided to not use the computer at all in this project (with the exception of printing the sheet for screenprinting), so I tried to explore what I could do with a photocopier: enlarging/reducing the images, doing copies of copies (of copies..), using colored paper etc.




For the cover I decided to make use of a finished product related to the theme - a cook book - one page was used for each cover, creating a relationship between the "found object" and the new product and also conveying a relaxed aesthetic which relates to the zine context. This gave a unique feel to every copy as each got its own cover. The title queres vir jantar? ("wanna come for dinner?") was screenprinted in these pages.

Screenprinting induction

With my project I wanted to explore as many printing techniques as possible. I started with an induction on screenprinting. This was the result, 2 color print, used a bit of half tone on the blue.

Graphic Design - Self directed brief

[My original brief which might be changing very soon]

Graphic Design - Handmade

A small publication showcasing the diversity of eating habits and foods in the world.
The aim is to explore various printmaking techniques and select one or two which can best suit the project in terms of executability, time and cost.
The research on the different cultures will be made through consersations with international students living in Sheffield in order to have a more direct contact with these cultures.

Relevant practioners / agencies
- Isabelle Vandenabeele (woodcut)
- Paula Rego (etching and aquatint)
- Mikegoeswest Studio (screenprinting): eg. Derby (publication in which all the images were created directly in the silkscreen matrix)
- David Salle ('High and low' - litography, woodcut and screenprinting)
- Helen Frankenthaler
- Per Inge Bjørlo ('Heads from Balance' series - various techniques)
- printeresting.org

Book shelf sketches

I changed my project a little and I'm going to be doing a hall instead. I have been trying to choose the wallpaper and sketching a book shelf.

Just realized that the epoxy glue and acrylics tubes from poundland come half "filled" with air.. Anyway here is the latest progress on the stairs. Off to bed.

Staircase - work in progress

I was laser cutting again and finished the floorboards. I started painting them and giving them a worn look.

Staircase

Last Friday I had an induction on laser cutting and cut the sides of the staircase. I used it again today for the steps but I just realized some of the measurements were wrong. I'll go again tomorrow morning. I'm using balsa wood for this.