So far I've made a load of notes from things I've been reading and references I've found. But I've only just started exploring things more visually, sketching things that I find relevant to my research. I haven't done much at this point but I think it's important that I make sure I'm combining the visual and textual research...
I want to look into Medieval methods of image making, like relief printing and intaglio printing. I intend on exploring the aesthetics of the illustrations of the time and trying to replicate them myself through exploration of and experimentation with different mediums. I've only ever done lino cut so I'd be really interested to experiment with carving into wood, and engraving metal plates etc to see how it effects the outcomes, and how it pushes my practice forward.
My thinking is that if I have a better understanding of different print methods, I can capitalise on their strengths more.
I'm pretty sure that I'd be able to work this one out, but I might need to research the best kinds of wood to work with / how to cut with or against the grain etc.
(http://www.bpi1700.org.uk/resources/techniques_mezzotint.html)
Hopefully I will be able to book into the print room and get a tutorial on how to use some of the methods above. I want to see how it will effect the way that I think about drawing
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