Lollys Lounge – Laura James & her random comments on web development, music & raising small children

Drypoint Daniel
Originally uploaded by lollypopstar

When I get the chance I really enjoy printmaking.

The picture here is a drypoint print of Daniel when he was about 9 months old with applied yellow and pink tissue paper (I can’t remember what this technique was called…)

I really enjoy doing linocuts – the bold monotones are really expressive. I also enjoy doing drypoint (in acetate) – although this technique produces fewer prints per plate as a traditional etch – I love the fact it is very quick to produce a plate and start printing (unlike have to wait to etch into a metallic plate with acid)

I also love doing monoprints – wonderfully spontaneous – very painterly – but also not, if you know what I mean!

I do hope to get back to doing some more of this at some point!