Surface Design

Ferrograph

Ferrography is a new way to draw. As a technique, it resembles charcoal drawing. Apply fine grain iron as the "grey" tones of the image. The grey iron provides a full range of mid-tones and they fall over the black-and-white background. The two advantages to Ferrography over charcoal are that it is easier to erase (no kneaded rubber necessary - just wipe with your finger or a brush), and it has an intruiging surface texture. It reflects the shape of the underlying magnetic fields, which are perfect pinstripes. As a result, Ferrographs are reminiscent of woodblocks or etchings.

below: Detail of a completed ferrograph. Horizontal stripes are created by magnetic fields.