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Sue Brown

Disciplines

Printmaking - Collagraphs, Drypoint, Mixed Media Monoprinting

Workshops for Ages

Secondary, 16+ and Adults

Workshops Offered

Printmaking Workshops.
Two day workshop.
Collagraph printmaking. None varnished or varnished plate making.

One day or half day work workshops.
1. Mixed media monoprinting.
2. Collage printing. (Printing with rubbish).
3. Monoprint as a drawing technique.
4. Non Varnished Collagraph printmaking.
5. Dry point.

All workshops will use an etching press that I will supply, together with specialized materials and equipment.

Artist Statement

Sue studied etching to degree level in the late 70s at Bristol. In 1996 she added collagraphs to her portfolio of work after discovering this printmaking technique being taught at the Steiner School in Gloucester.

The process involves making a collage, sealing the surface with varnish, then inking and printing the plate with an etching press. The technique provides intaglio prints with deeply textural surfaces.

The images Sue uses are a vehicle for her to explore the qualities of these two printmaking techniques. By developing layers of mono print over collagraph work, then, reprinting with further plates, rich layers of ink are built up. Her approach to developing a print is similar to that of producing a painting. This results in a very limited edition of around 10 pieces and each print has unique accidental qualities.

Sue is passionate about promoting the understanding of the artists original print as an art form; to this end she is involved in working with all age groups across Gloucestershire conducting workshops and demonstrations in a wide variety of intaglio techniques.

Sues attitude to her work is summed up by the following paraphrased quote by Miro, “For me, printmaking is a major means of expression. It has been a means of liberation, expansion and discovery”