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Akua Intaglio — extensive open-time for endless creativity #akuainks #whatsonyourpalette https://www.instagram.com/p/CEHvZkblSFd/?igshid=12kphhjibiwyi
TIP: Removing runny ink from the jar may be a messy task. To avoid ink from dripping from the ink knife while transferring to the ink slab, try following these simple steps. 1. After dipping the ink knife into the jar hold it over the jar till excess ink stops dripping. 2. Once the ink stops dripping, move the inky knife to the glass slab. 3. Then, place the flat side of the knife down and transfer the ink by pressing.
TIP: Too much ink on the brayer will bleed onto the carved out areas of a linocut or woodblock. Check your brayer before transferring the ink to your block. If you see blobs of ink around the sides of your roller, you used too much ink.
COMING SOON! Our latest video offering a comparison between Akua Mag Mix and Magnesium Carbonate powder. This comparison features the use of linoleum blocks and hand printing on mulberry paper. Stay tuned for the full feature! #akuainks #printmaking #linoleumblockprint #whatsonyourpalette https://www.instagram.com/p/CD1oIOwF1Sv/?igshid=1c7emb70vlg3g
HAPPY MONDAY! After a brief hiatus, we are kicking things back into gear here on social media and we are starting things back up with some color mixing! Simply mix metallic silver into either of the Akua Intaglio whites to achieve a pearlescent white. The subtle shimmer will offer an eye-catching boost to your white ink ✨ #akuainks #printmaking #metallic https://www.instagram.com/p/CCly1kils5e/?igshid=19duk1lw5f8h0
ANNOUNCING 📣 our latest Spring 2020, special edition newsletter. In light of the surreal times of COVID-19, we invited a select group of artists to share their experiences in their studios while working during the pandemic. Read the stories by artists Susan Rostow @susanrostow , Talleen Hacikyan and PD Packard @pdpackard . Link in bio for full newsletter! #akuainks #whatsonyourpallette #printmaking #printmakersinplace https://www.instagram.com/p/CAqPCWAFNti/?igshid=ag6kw5mtd6d8
TIP for hand coloring linocuts
Paint directly on your prints with Akua Liquid Pigments dispersed in water for thin applications similar to water color. For creating a heavy body acrylic paint use any clear acrylic medium. For a heavy body textured paint mix into Akua Carborundum Gel.
TIP for creating linocut monoprints
Draw into the surface of the ink with rags or cotton swabs. Light applications of Akua Blending Medium or soapy water will create beautiful wash effects.
TIP for rolling Akua Intaglio inks on linocuts
If your Intaglio ink is too runny and filling into the carved areas, stiffen it with magnesium carbonate powder, corn starch powder or Akua Mag Mix.
Congrats to our Print Day in May hashtag contest winners! @nathaliepymm @chesneyprintmaking @yoshimiteh @emilyclare1 @dog_tired_prints @goomyland — big thank you to everyone who participated in making this years PDM a fantastic one 🌟🌟 #printdayinmay #akuainks #speedballart #arnhem1618 https://www.instagram.com/p/B_zvgl4FdHT/?igshid=5ldmbe6ztm7w
TODAY’S THE DAY! Happy Print Day in May everyone 🌸— relief print by @sherihancocktomek #akuainks #AkuaPD2020 #printdayinmay #printdayinmay2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/B_sgR0alGbn/?igshid=t55isov46flp
GET YOUR NEEDLE APPLICATORS AND AKUA LIQUID PIGMENT READY! It’s Print Day in May Eve and we are sharing this sweet clip showing the needle applicators in action. Join in on the global excitement tomorrow and hashtag #AkuaPD2020 #SpeedballPD2020 and #ArnhemPD2020 if you are using our inks and papers for a chance to win a $50 credit towards those products! #akuainks #printdayinmay #printdayinmay2020 #printmaking #whatsonyourpalette https://www.instagram.com/p/B_p2lImFBCm/?igshid=bqqehj59mbwz
Intro to Monochromatic Printmaking: Tints and Shades Using Green, Part II
Watch full video on our Akua Printshop YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/KQuwUNZ-h08
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.
CREATING THE PALETTE
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.
TINTS
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.
SHADES
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.
ROLLING UP AND PRINTING
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.
For more information on Akua Inks visit https://www.speedballart.com/our-product-lines/akua-printmaking/
There is something unspeakably mesmerizing about abstract work. This monotype by @allisonbcooke is a prime example of that. #akuainks #whatsonyourpalette #monotype #printmaking https://www.instagram.com/p/B0i0tDwF_te/?igshid=1x3eizk73ls87
Have a safe and happy 4th of July! Akua Liquid Pigment Ultramarnine Blue, Scarlet Red and Titanium White fireworks 💥 #akuainks #whatsonyourpalette #akualiquidpigment #happy4thofjuly https://www.instagram.com/p/BzgDAJ_FQrz/?igshid=1htkh6o6xskb4
Incredible detail in this relief print printed with Akua Inks by @hariehanga #akuainks #whatsonyourpalette #printmaking #reliefprint https://www.instagram.com/p/BySaow3lKnK/?igshid=oim8b4g0nkyp
Cadmium Red Medium Hue -- a deep, strong, mid-range red. We offer a hue as traditional cadmium contains heavy metals. #akuainks #printmaking #whatsonyourpalette https://www.instagram.com/p/BxcPi35FNGC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18ottcvg7rokx