Making Natural Oil Based Printing Inks
With Plant Based Pigments For Relief & Intaglio Printing On Paper.
With Vanessa Jo Bahr
The Live Online Demonstration Took Place On Wednesday 23rd October
The recording is available until the 23rd January. You also receive a PDF handout.
Using locally foraged plant material as the source of a rich colour pallet for your own natural printmaking inks, can deeply influence the meaning of your work, as well as reducing the environmental impact of your materials as a printmaker. By exploring the creation of both Intaglio and Relief inks, block printers and etchers alike will benefit from experiencing the information offered in this course. Giving you the tools and ability to integrate making and using your own handmade ink. The class will focus on plant derived inks, however, Vanessa will touch on how you can also incorporate earth pigments and how to alter the recipes to accommodate them.
Learning Outcomes:
Harvesting of Dye Plants
Lake Pigment Process
History of Printmaking Inks
Chemistry and Ingredients
Recipe: Oil-based Intaglio / Etching Ink
Recipe: Oil-based Relief / Block Printing Ink
About Vanessa Jo Bahr
Vanessa’s roots trace back to Chicago, but her artistic journey flourished after receiving her BFA from Regis University in Denver, Colorado, and later her MFA from Ohio University. Beyond her educational pursuits, Vanessa is deeply invested in community art. She founded Scavenger Studios in Ashland, Oregon, in 2022, nurturing budding artists through workshops, classes, and open studios. Her artwork is a passionate call to environmental consciousness. Through detailed illustrations, Vanessa crafts messages about our bond with nature and the consequences of human negligence. She believes that art can be a powerful agent for change, emphasizing the urgency of rekindling our relationship with the natural world.
Links: www.VanessaJo.Studio