Exploration of alternative print methodology for colour printing through the multi‐layering of ink

Parraman, Carinna; Olen, Melissa

Abstract

This paper explores the application of artist driven colour mixing and multi-layering of pigments using inkjet printing. A standardised colour managment workflow is essential for predicable and repeatable colour for inkjet printing. With the correct implementation of a print methodology, input colour values are rendered through the print driver in order to determine the combinations of ink channels from which the colours will be constructed. Through this automation, the user surrenders control in the colour mixing process. From an artists' perspective this is counter-intuitive to artistic colour mixing methods, this research considers possibilities for colour printing by approaching the inkjet printing process from a from a more traditional colour mixing methodology. This research investigates the implementation of multi-layering for inkjet printing by reflecting on photomechanical art historical processes from the 19th Century and the application of layering of pigments as demonstrated in old master paintings. By mixing inks in ways that are considered to be non-conventional for inkjet printers, but instead by implementing a layering process similar to traditional printing and painting processes, we aim to improve colour output when printing inkjet reproductions of original artworks.

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (unpublished)
• Conference Name: AIC 2013
• Start Date: Jul 8, 2013
• End Date: Jul 12, 2013
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: colour mixing methodology, multi-layering, photomechanical art, inkjet reproductions
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/929907
• Publisher URL: http://aic2013.org/about-us
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : 12th International AIC Colour Congress