Janice Ellis-Brown - Artist Printmaker

FAQ

What is a Print?
A print is a work of art made up of ink on paper and existing in multiple examples. It is created not by drawing on paper with an ink filled pen or other instrument, but through an indirect transfer process. The artist begins by drawing a composition on another surface. The transfer occurs when a sheet of paper, placed in contact with the drawn surface, is run through a printing press.

What is a Collagraph?
Intaglio print taken from block created by sticking collage elements onto a base.

What is Drypoint?
Intaglio technique made by scratching an image directly onto a metal plate.

What is Embossing?
Firm impression made onto paper from relief block. When involving no ink it is called blind embossing.

What is Engraving?
Image cut into metal (intaglio) or wood (relief), using gravers,burins, etc.

What is Etching?
Intaglio process involving a mordant (acid,etc) to 'bite' the image into a plate.

What is Intaglio?
Intaglio process in which the image to be printed is made below the level of a metal plate, by means of scratching, engraving or etching.

What is Monotype?
One-off, unique print.

What is Perspex?
Translucent plastic sheet which can be used for making drypoints, monotypes and engravings.

What is Relief?
Printmaking method whereby the uppermost surface of the material is inked-up and printed from.