Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for negative a positive image, using a negative acting color proofing element comprising, sequentially, a strippable cover sheet; a crosslinked layer containing a polymer having phenolic groups; a color layer, containing a colorant, a polymeric binder, a polymerizable monomer and, optionally, a photoinitiator; a photoadhering layer containing polymerizable groups, and, optionally, a free radical photoinitiator; and a optional thermoplastic adhesive layer. At least one of the color layer and the photoadhering layer containing the photoinitiator. The element is first exposed to actinic radiation and then laminated to a receiver sheet. The composite peeled apart to thereby form a colored negative image on the receiver sheet.

Abstract: A negative-acting color proofing element comprising, sequentially, (i) a strippable, transparent cover sheet; (ii) a crosslinked layer, which comprises a polymer having phenolic groups; (iii) a color layer, which comprises an organic binder, a polymerizable monomer, a colorant, and an optional photoinitiator, (iv) a photoadhering layer, which comprises a polymerizable component having at least one ethylenically unsaturated group; a polymer comprising polyvinyl acetal and polyvinyl alcohol segments, having from about 1 to about 40 weight % polyvinyl alcohol content; and an optional photoinitiator, wherein least one of either the color layer or the photoadhering layer contains a photoinitiator; (v) a thermoplastic adhesive layer; and (vii) a receiver sheet. Preferably the polymerizable component and photoinitiator diffuse into the color layer during assembly of the element.