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| Janet Stoeke's illustration work is done in a unique style. Each image is carefully designed and drawn onto heavy vellum paper. Vellum is translucent, and will not hold up to wet applications, but with it's tooth and texture, it is perfect for her signature crayon-like line. The next step is to trace the line onto watercolor paper, using a pencil and a light table. Janet uses gouache paints to carefully fill in the areas of color bound by the contour lines, occasionally using watercolor washes and splashing around a bit for a more relaxed feel. The printer receives the artwork with the black line registered above the color base art. He will shoot the color, then the black line, and combine them onto one printed proof. This proof is the first time Janet sees the composite art as it was intended. For display, Janet creates an acetate overlay of the black line and mounts it over the color base art, matting and framing the piece over both layers. Many pieces are available for purchase. Click here to inquire as to availability and pricing. |
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