On 2 May 2020 #printdayinmay2020 I printed two works, ‘Tree Fern Fronds’ and ‘Tree Fern Fronds 2’. For the first work, ‘Tree Fern Fronds’, I inked a rocked copper plate and laid out tree fern fronds on the plate and ran through the printing press. With the second work titled ‘Tree Fern Fronds 2’, the fronds had left an impression on the plate and the dried fronds picked up ink from the plate. I inverted the fronds and reprinted the plate, resulting in a double impression print. My preferred printing styles are relief and intaglio printing. I generally use Cranfield Caligo Safe Wash Inks #cranfieldpd2020. I enjoy using these inks as they are an oil based ink that doesn’t dry out and they clean up easily in warm soapy water. You can see more of my work on my Instagram account @namattila.
Thanks so much for this!