Monotype prints

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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…

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

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

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

Monotype printing produces a unique print as the image is draw or painted onto a surface and most of the ink is removed during the first print.

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.

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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

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9" x 13" Akua Kolor on Okawara

Alina Szapocznikow. Untitled. c. 1963–65. Monotype. composition (irreg.): 18 9/16 x 11 7/16

Watch a quick video and see what a trace monotype print is. Want to learn more join us in the next session of Draw into Print. Read all the details on the workshop page. A trace monotype print has a fuzzy line quality that cannot be reproduced with other methods of printmaking. You can free […]