Printing from Manhole cover

I have seen the wonderful videos floating around by https://raubdruckerin.de I have been looking for some local manhole covers that might make an interesting print.

I have admired the texture and patterns of things in the street for years.

I was searching for a safe place to print from a manhole cover. And a place that was a little inconspicuous.

I used this pattern to make a screen print many years ago. Do you notice what is at your feet?

Get in close and see if from a new angle. You might be inspired.

I found this one right near the shop. It is one the side walk instead of the street. So I could safely play with making some prints.

I pulled a couple of prints on some old t-shirts. I was quite pleased with the impression. This is a mirror image so the you can read the printing.

I think that the asymmetrical placement of the marks is interesting. It takes quite bit of ink to get the surface “primed” so it would be better to print several at a time.

I encourage you to pause and notice the textures and patterns at your feet. Who knows it may inspire your next printmaking session.

Embrace the beauty before you. Be inspired.

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