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| Step By Step - What Goes Into A Caricature Print Artwork |
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what does go into making a caricature print? Well, the process is pretty straight forward - all it takes to begin with is a customer with an aircraft, as I have the paints & brushes all ready and waiting... |
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STEP
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The first stage of the process is the gathering of reference material and the development of ideas regarding the overall layout of the print artwork and the various details to be found on the aircraft itself. Vital to the creation of the print is the reference photos used to work from. The bottom line is, the higher the quality the photos, the more detail can be added into the artwork. Below are just 6 out of a grand total of 39 photographs used as reference in a previous project commissioned by a military squadron. From these, ideas for the artwork and it's significant details are developed & discussed with the customer. As you can see, the photos include a mix of shots featuring the full airframe and close-ups on sections plus extreme close-ups on areas of interest on the airframe. |
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#2
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OK, now all the data, both written & visual has been collected, it's time for the old grey matter to do it's stuff, and transform the real thing into the basics of the caricature that will eventually become the basis of the caricature print itself. The design sketch of the aircraft is then "completed" to show the overall layout of the final print, including any text and additional items surrounding the main aircraft profile. This then gives the customer chance to preview the design and request any alterations as they see fit, either big or small. |
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#3
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Now we're picking up steam, as once the design is given the "thumb's up" from the customer to proceed, the caricature is then drawn in ink. This is finished in as much fine detail as possible, as the ink drawing is the first layer of the final artwork - the paint actually being applied over the top of the ink drawing. Any additional items to be included around the main profile that need to be drawn from scratch are again drawn in ink at this stage. Once the ink work is complete and thoroughly dry, the artwork is masked using a liquid rubber mask. |
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#4
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It's now all systems go as the colour is applied. This process may involve several re-masking sessions which dictates that the paint already applied to the artwork is totally dry. The paints used are water colours and designer's gouache, which give great flexability to work with and can give a wide range of effects. Once the artwork is fully coloured, the original painting then takes a trip to the local printing firm I use, where it is digitally scanned prior to being made into the print master. |
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Well, almost there! The print master is constructed on computer and brings together all the various elements required in the print - the scan of the caricature painting, any additional artwork or badges & patches surrounding the aircraft, plus the title text. This is then all set to match the layout as requested, and then sent to the press for the final print run. Once the run is complete, they're all packed and off they go to the customer! |
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