Monotype printing

A color monotype printed from plexiglass using watercolor and water soluble crayons, and a list of inspiring links related to monotype prints.

How to make a monotype, with step by step process images, demonstration videos, supply lists, reference books and a Facebook Group.

Many, many people have been asking "What is a monotype?" and "How do you do it?"Known as the most painterly method among the printmaking techniques, a monotype is essentially a hand-printed painting. The appeal of the monotype lies in its unique translucency that creates a quality of light very different from a painting. The spontaneity of mark-making and layering of printing inks creates a surface that is unlike any other art.I roll or dab oil-based inks onto a smooth plastic surface…

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A blog focusing on watercolor media, that offers tutorials, tips and watercolor-related work in progress from artist and art-instructor Jenny Kroik.

Explore Jonathan Brennan's 893 photos on Flickr!

Autumn leaf I by Mariann Johansen Ellis, via Flickr a monoprint/monotype printed with natural leaves, inked up in etching inks, added gold and metallic inks.

Explore Thomas Shahan 2's 183 photos on Flickr!

Helen Ward on Instagram: "My new series of smalls! ….Fields, trees, beaches and headlands. All inspired by my walking, looking, experiencing, drawing and remembering in the beautiful landscapes where I live in Cornwall. All monotype prints making each one unique Edition 1/1 10.5x15cm On either Fabriano or Snowdon paper Most of these have small elements of drawing. Maybe a few blades of grass, a couple of fence posts or other small details that bring definition and interest to the scene. Avai

"Epiphany" Monotype print by Jannat Day #art #printmaking #monotype #ink

Here is how to make color monotype prints without a press. Layers of color on a plexi plate, are transferred with a wood baren to paper.

Here is a photo sequence to make a Gelli Plate Monotype Portrait Print with acrylic paint and acrylic gel medium.

Monoprinting is a lovely technique that allows printmakers to be spontaneous, painterly and experimental. This simple monoprint project produces beautiful delicate prints using a piece of scrim and an etching press. Begin with a piece of perpex, a plastic inking plate or a sheet of drypoint plastic. use masking tape to tape off a rectangle on your perspex. … Continue reading "Monoprinting with Scrim"

Monotypes and prints by Paolo Boosten

Wandering 1 - Gelatin Plate monotype print | Kim Herringe

Layered gelatin and trace monotype print