I've been using my screens on paper to create some journal pages or just art on paper. I have a number of screens to use that I don't have up for sale including a few other experimental mini canvas screens. Just as I have done in screenprinting on fabric, I have brought watercolor paints into the mix and used them to paint the images. This is a great way to practice before taking the screen prints to fabric to get a good idea of how your final fabric image might work in your project.
I think the one below is blending too much with the background. I will probably go back in with yellow or something else. The other thing that I really like about these images is the size. The small 4" x 3.5" blocks are perfect for so many things. The experimental ones that I have are twice the size of the small blocks and even those are a great size. If you go too large and you are using paint, it would be too much paint on your fabric.
Also, you can tell that I am not a watercolorist! LOL I'm probably not even using the correct brushes but it is really fun and meditative and I highly recommend it. On the Tulip Trio print above, I also used the Stabilo black pencils that blend with water to outline the images by drawing it into the channel separating the petal pieces.
I think the one below is blending too much with the background. I will probably go back in with yellow or something else. The other thing that I really like about these images is the size. The small 4" x 3.5" blocks are perfect for so many things. The experimental ones that I have are twice the size of the small blocks and even those are a great size. If you go too large and you are using paint, it would be too much paint on your fabric.
I'm thinking extra hard to create a couple of cute holiday fiber art gift ideas for you to use your screens on. Check back to see what I come up with (nothing like putting the pressure on myself LOL).
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Looking forward to your inspirations!