Explanation: Overprinting

February 15th, 2011 by Dan Nadel

Overprinting: Literally printing multiple sets of images on top of one another by running a printed sheet back through a printer. Visual equivalent of running guitar through echo chamber. Simultaneously dissonant and beautiful. Classic psychedelic technique.

East Totem West, 1968

East Totem West, 1969

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  1. Endlessmug says:
    February 16, 2011 at 12:34 am

    Love the richness of color / texture here. Interesting… like a visual feedback but on print!

  2. Autumn Joerger says:
    April 8, 2011 at 4:03 am

    I was aware of this previously, nevertheless there are several useful bits that completed the picture to me, regards!

  3. Evelia Littrell says:
    June 20, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    Now, that’s a good start however i’ll have to explore that a tiny bit more. Will show you just what else there really is.

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