Watercolour monoprint

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…

As you look at Yolanda Frederikse’s current show (either online or in person), you may be struck by her use of watercolor. Yes, these are watercolors, but they are also prints, specifically,…

As you look at Yolanda Frederikse’s current show (either online or in person), you may be struck by her use of watercolor. Yes, these are watercolors, but they are also prints, specifically,…

Every spring I gather ginkgo leaves from around the neighborhood and make a series of monoprints from them. This year was no exception, and I had a great few days in the studio making these prints, experimenting with several new colors. There are some surprises here. Here is my step-by-step methods for making these

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

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…

Sarah Jameson is a Shropshire based artist working in a variety of media, including photography, traditional and digital drawing, collage and monoprinting.

Fern Monoprint Like many artists, the nature around me and my relation to it, is a source of inspiration. I live in a forest in the middle of Sweden and spend alot of time wandering around with my dog and just being. Ferns grow in abundance here, a reminder of our primeval, prehistoric past. The technique of monoprinting is a very exciting one because one cannot predict the final result. Here´s how I do it: I select plants and leaves - sometimes small twigs when I meander in the forest. When…

'Element' relief mono print by Graham Wills.

"My Blues for Mr. Miro" Ewa Tarsia, 2002, monoprint (collograph, drypoint). - (Winnipeg, Canada)

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 […]

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

Impressions of Nature on Instagram: "Beachcombing and collecting a lovely variety of seaweeds. It was quite delicate to print with and I was pleased with the detail and the shapes it created. This one also features in my newsletter this month which will be out for a couple more days before the September edition is released. If you would like it, It’s all free and has poems, stories and a free high-resolution print to download too, you can find it linked in the profile or you can go to the…

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Monoprint by Henriëtte Pentenga

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Stef Mitchell - Border 1 #monoprint with #watercolour and #drawing