Intro to Monochromatic Printmaking: Tints and Shades Using Green, Part II
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In our “Intro to Monochromatic Printmaking: Tints, Tones and Shades, Part I” video tutorial, we focused on shades, tints and tones with the use of black, white and gray. This tutorial will cover tints and shades of green, using Akua Intaglio transparent base and black. Because printmaking is a transfer process, it is beneficial to create test charts, proof prints and draw-downs since we cannot see the final result until the plate is printed.
To start, you will mix a unique green using equal parts Akua Intaglio Hansa Yellow and Oxide Green, with a touch of Phthalo Green for depth. This will be your “baseline green”, the color which you will mix from.
From here, you will create a spectrum of transparent tints and darker shades to yield a wide range of greens by adding transparent base and black.
Mix equal parts of your “baseline green” and transparent base to create your most transparent tint.
Then mix equal parts of your most transparent color to your baseline green. This creates a color that is twice as dark.
Continue this formula until you are back to your original, baseline green. You will have a total of four different tints.
Going back to your baseline color, apply the same formula used to create your tints, for the shades. Instead of using Akua transparent base, use Akua Intaglio Carbon Black, working from dark to light.
Once your palette is mixed and ready, roll a small amount of each color onto a small plate to create a printed chart. This will serve as a reference in addition to your draw-downs, as it is a more accurate reading of the color.
For monotype, these types of charts are especially beneficial because you only have one chance to create that exact image. You cannot proof your plate, but you can proof your colors.
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