haiderali In reply to KimHeiseArt [2013-02-20 13:39:59 +0000 UTC]

Hi,
Thank you for the comment. I have printed on watercolor sheets but you should know what separates it from the rest, understanding your medium is an important part of printmaking because a lot of factors depend on whether the sheet is going to work or not. The main difference is in paper density or grammage, generally you should use a paper quality that accentuates your artwork; they should both work together. Watercolor paper has much grater density than your average paper since it needs to hold moisture, the same can go with printmaking paper but not entirely. If you're working with techniques that need the paper to be soaked, like for instance if your working in intaglio or aquatints, then you need something that can stand all that moisture after that you test the pigment your using whether it merges well or not.

When I work in etchings I make it a habit to lightly feel the print once it's out of the press because intaglio gives an impression that doesn't necessarily come up in all papers. That's why you should look for something mid range unless you're experimenting. Somersets or Reeves are by far the best printmaking papers I've used but occasionally I'd find some random sheets in some store that would be even better (and much cheaper!).

I make it a habit to not buy paper that's been solely designed for watercolors or printmaking, instead I'd just go to stores and ask for sample sheets dip them in some water, bite into them check the burr of the paper. If the sheet gives a nice thick deckled edge when you tear it then it means the paper is of above average density and should be pretty good for printing on. Watercolor paper can do the trick but you should be careful of grain. There is a certain kind of grain that is associated with a lot of watercolor sheets, if that doesn't harm your image then you can certainly use them.

I should also point out that it's all about trial and error, you learn from the medium a lot in printmaking so remember not all heavy density papers will be good for printing. Similarly if you're working on hand burnishing you should probably stick to lighter sheets. Oil based inks will work on either.

Hope that helped

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KimHeiseArt In reply to haiderali [2013-02-21 00:21:56 +0000 UTC]

Yes it helped very much!! thank you so much for the reply! I'll definitely ask for samples next time I'm at the art store and test them out. I'm glad to hear that oil based inks will work on both. thank you!!

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haiderali In reply to rinamorata [2013-02-08 06:30:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you I'm glad you liked it.

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haiderali In reply to loofami [2012-08-01 16:55:46 +0000 UTC]

why thank you much appreciated

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loofami In reply to haiderali [2012-08-02 11:53:47 +0000 UTC]

NP!

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haiderali In reply to depressedwhale [2011-09-07 17:42:51 +0000 UTC]

whaeva

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depressedwhale In reply to haiderali [2011-09-07 17:48:43 +0000 UTC]

it wasnt me

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haiderali In reply to depressedwhale [2011-09-16 15:22:51 +0000 UTC]

what the hell did that even mean o.O

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haiderali In reply to depressedwhale [2011-08-09 01:22:33 +0000 UTC]

you left traces of yourself at my house oh btw check deviant HQ it has a debate you should like

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depressedwhale In reply to haiderali [2011-08-09 01:48:28 +0000 UTC]

send link cant find it!

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haiderali In reply to depressedwhale [2011-08-09 09:40:08 +0000 UTC]

[link]

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haiderali In reply to dorashouldprint [2011-08-01 07:08:59 +0000 UTC]

I'm fine thanks for asking
I really liked some of your prints, the Angry Crane one is that sugar lift or some other process? Because you added it under monotype instead of etching, just wondering

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dorashouldprint In reply to haiderali [2011-08-01 11:38:29 +0000 UTC]

To tell you the truth, I'm always wandering should I replace it in etching, but categories provided on dA are not sufficient.
Angry Crane is contained of 4 matrices, they're all done with aquatint, etching and sugar lift and they're meant to be monochrome. Red colour was added spontaneously, in high printing manner (like lino - I'm having trouble with English terms for all this) and I can't repeat the procedure. Therefore I placed it in monotype.
On the other hand, the plates are already corroded and not for usage so Angry Crane exist only in one piece while other cranes are in edition of 7 pieces + trial ones.

Thanks for kind words, it means a lot, especially on place like this where actual traditional art is really not appreciated.

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haiderali In reply to dorashouldprint [2011-08-02 09:12:27 +0000 UTC]

True DA really should have a broader spectrum for Traditional Arts

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haiderali In reply to hikimedia [2011-07-30 04:57:18 +0000 UTC]

cool

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hikimedia In reply to haiderali [2011-07-31 18:28:51 +0000 UTC]

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haiderali In reply to hikimedia [2011-07-29 07:25:20 +0000 UTC]

Uh.... I don't know... it said contribute so I did o.O my bad? Confused here

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hikimedia In reply to haiderali [2011-07-29 23:03:52 +0000 UTC]

dunno, but usually the contibution of other deviants' submissions is reserved for admins and me.

anyway, you're doing advertisement for us, well done

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haiderali In reply to tryingtobeanangel [2010-11-22 18:21:10 +0000 UTC]

thank you and thanks for all the favs and the badge as well

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tryingtobeanangel In reply to haiderali [2010-11-22 22:07:08 +0000 UTC]

you is most welcome my friend

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haiderali In reply to kr8v [2010-09-25 14:24:46 +0000 UTC]

who are you?

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haiderali In reply to Delmor [2009-06-25 04:39:46 +0000 UTC]

aw thank you kermy rocks!

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Delmor In reply to haiderali [2009-06-25 20:23:27 +0000 UTC]

lol yeah he does, he'll never get old!

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haiderali In reply to capsat [2009-06-11 14:47:02 +0000 UTC]

your welcome

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