Print #4 (Modern Teen, Female)

For my 4th print, as part of the people and characters unit, I have created a etching print, using a sheet of plastic, and an etching point tool. This print is a homage to Hartlepool's youth, and is similar in theme to the teenage male print, as well as the teenage worker, using historical themes from the past.

My etched print, of a female teenage character.

The print is an etching based print, I used a sharp cutting tool, to create lines on a sheet of plastic.

The process of making this type of print, involved using watered down printing ink, and a squeegee tool to allow the ink to get into the grooves that the needle like tool left. Then, after I soaked paper for a minimum of 15 minutes, and patted until it was just damp, I placed the print ready to go on the press, face down on the damp sheet. After winding it through the press, I removed the print, and I was left with this image (below right).

These two images are my finals for this particular print

I am very pleased with how they turned out, however, I particularly like the image on the left, as it features colour, and the lines look darker. This provides excellent effect, against the pale background.

Thomas.

Print #3 (Modern Teen)

For my third print, as part of the people and characters unit in module one, I have created a final print, alongside several testers and secondary prints, of a stereotypical modern day teenager, from around the era of the 80's/90's and early 00's.

I created this print as a homage to Hartlepool during the eras of the 80's/90's and 00's. This illustration will fit alongside my other prints, that involve an industrial worker, a female teenager, and a rich figure.

I used this sketch (below) I created, as a reference point for my print.

For the creation of my final prints, I have used a few techniques for printing. 

My prints above. The darker print is notably the actual printing source sheet.

Thomas.

Mural is no more

Well, the folio gallery mural is now no more, the walls have been all painted over, back to their original colours. The mural served its purpose, and attracted the attention of the press, visitors, and more importantly, allowed myself and my group to gain experience in creating an actual live, running galley from scratch.

We worked well under high pressure, as well as workload, and we met the deadline for completion no problem. It was a really memorable, and enjoyable experience, and now every time that I peer to the folio gallery space, I will think of the time when I worked inside a collaborative group, to create something wonderful for the eyes.

Here is another reminder of what the exhibition space looked like, at several intervals during creation. (Below)

Before work was laid down.

The addition of the fisherman, which I think is great.

The first day of painting.

The second day of painting.

Completion.

I am glad to have been a part of this exciting unit. :)



Thomas.

Exhibition Aftermath

Well, the folio gallery exhibition is over, visitors have come and went. It all began at around 7:00pm, a few people turned up to look at our artwork, and I did overhear many compliments coming from them.

About 20 minutes after, the area was packed, there were at least 35 people in the folio, and it was so pleasing to see a great turnout.

About 40 minutes after, the crowd started to dissipate, and the exhibition was beginning to be over.

A very good showing, it wasn't my first exhibition, but it was definitely one of my best, something that I am grateful to have been a part of.

Thomas.

Exhibition day

Today is the day of the big folio gallery exhibition. All is set for the press, and for the viewers to come in and to take a look at our hard work.

Very excited for today, can't wait until 6:00pm tonight, as that is when the exhibition begins. I will post an update to the blog, after the exhibition, detailing what happened.

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Brief Update: The event is about to begin, in a mere 20 minutes, about to go down to the folio, and begin showcasing mine and my groups very hard work.

Thomas

Gallery Project Complete

Yesterday, the people and character mural in the folio art gallery space, that myself and my group have worked on for two weeks, was finally completed.

As a recap to what the mural consists of, the piece contains various elements of hartlepool's culture, and maritime history, as well as environment. It has a number of different people and characters inside the ink-printed bottles, which are situated on the wall. The fisherman on the pier, who is 'fishing the bottles out', is Sophie's character, and I really love what she has done. Her style is rough, but fits the aggressive brush strokes of the sea.

The gallery exhibition is on november the 18th, and I will be attending, with two guests. I can't wait to see what they, and the press think of our accomplished hard work. I am very excited.

(Example of one of the characters in a bottle)

(Modern, and old fashioned teenage comparison sketches)

(The piece as of last thursday, unfinished)

(The finished piece)

(The bottles close up)

Thomas.

My Contribution Plan (Updated)

Here is my plan, for tomorrow's busy day, in preparation for the gallery viewing piece.

I will work with Sean, in producing the backdrop, which will most likely consist of a 2d painting, or drawing.

On top of this, I will create large scale sculptures, of items such as cogs, screws, nail, and other industrial elements. I will choose a medium to work with tomorrow.

I will take inspiration from this link, containing various photos on the history of Hartlepool, and it's culture.

> Link http://www.hhtandn.org/hartlepool-trade-and-industry

History of Hartlepool for project

A great link, discussing hartlepool's cultured history in a few paragraphs.

It is provided by the Hartlepool Maritime Experience museum, which is conveniently located right next to the university. 

This link will be of good help to my project, because in my group, we are collaborating to create an exhibition based around hartlepool's maritime, and industrial history, and future.

http://www.hartlepoolsmaritimeexperience.com/?p=The+Museum+of+Hartlepool&s=A+brief+history+of+Hartlepool

Alongside this link, I will be having an actual look around the museum very soon, taking photos, and also taking notes of key events in Hartlepool's history. I will be reporting my findings, in a new blog, that will contain photos, and a large amount of in depth research.