Screen Printing Workshop

Screen Print Series, Chaz Howkins, 2015, screen prints

Minimal Zombie, Chaz Howkins, 2015, screen print

I found the screen printing process to be quite time consuming and frustrating at times, though I feel my outcomes were quite successful.  The image I used of a zombie Barbie works well as the ink adds a dark, gritty feel to it, which when juxtaposed against bright backgrounds creates quite a bold image.

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Zombie Barbie Etching, Chaz Howkins, 2014, etching

Red Zombie Barbie, Chaz Howkins, 2014, etching

Coloured Zombie Barbie, Chaz Howkins, 2014, etching, fine liner and watercolour

I think the gritty texture created by the etching really compliments the dark subject matter, making this medium very appropriate for my work.  I enjoyed this process and though it was quite time consuming, I think I will be using this process again as it creates very dramatic outcomes.

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Plate after being drawn on

Plate after being submerged in acid

Finished plate after being inked