The art of collography. Printmaker Jenny McCabe takes us behind the scenes to show how she creates her intricate collagraph prints. The process begins with a base - usually something like cardboard. The surface gets scored, cut, and even peeled away to create textures and shapes. Once that’s done, the whole thing is sealed with a thin layer of varnish to get it ready for printing. Then comes the fun part - inking! The plate is covered with oil-based ink, and the excess is carefully wiped away, l
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Sparrow Studies: New Etching Prints by Jenny McCabe
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Jenny Mccabe on Instagram: "a building up the layers. -Printing a collagraph background and a copper etched bird as the second layer. This is a skylark flying over fields on a hot summers day! #etching #copperplateetching #artwork #printmakersofinstagram #printmaker #print #jennymccabe #intaglio #handprinted #handmade #birdart #ukprintmakers #artist #artstudio#printstagram #artistsoninstagram #printmaking #womenprintmakers #womenartistsofinstagram #collagraph"
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Jenny Mccabe on Instagram: "A new print combining collagraph and etching plates. This lush meadow scene with lapwings flying above and grass blowing in the breeze is making me dream of summer days walking down a rural path and seeing nature do her timeless thing. I’m busy printing all my new pieces for @printfestulverston in a few weeks - a hive of activity in my studio and not much time for capturing everything and making reels but here’s a little glimpse #etching #copperplateetching #artwork #
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Jenny Mccabe on Instagram: "A compilation of the sparrow collagraphs made from recycling packaging. Intaglio printmaking involves creating a surface that will hold ink and printing onto damp paper using a high pressure press. The inside of juice cartons have a shiny surface so I can wipe highlights easily giving the prints a unique painterly look I love playing with card to make prints and I’ve been doing it for 30 years now!! gulp that’s a shock! I recently found some prints i made when i was 1
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