Style and Process
Some of my mixed media works on paper can be classified as monotypes.
My process in making a monotype print differs from the traditional method. First, the paper is colored with an abstract wash, allowing water based paints to create a background effect unique to each individual print. The image is printed onto the abstract background, dried and sealed in an acrylic medium to protect the paper, the print and wash. The final step requires highlighting certain aspects of the print by hand, adding to its uniqueness.
In the traditional method, an image is painted on a flat surface and then a sheet of paper is pressed over the image. When the paper is pulled, the paint sticks to the paper, creating a unique image.
My process in making a monotype print differs from the traditional method. First, the paper is colored with an abstract wash, allowing water based paints to create a background effect unique to each individual print. The image is printed onto the abstract background, dried and sealed in an acrylic medium to protect the paper, the print and wash. The final step requires highlighting certain aspects of the print by hand, adding to its uniqueness.
In the traditional method, an image is painted on a flat surface and then a sheet of paper is pressed over the image. When the paper is pulled, the paint sticks to the paper, creating a unique image.
1 Comments:
have you thought of doing any work with black and green. Good to do the main outline or theme with. The longer that one looks at the print or painting will leave a retina imprint, when you turn and look at a white wall you will see the picture n red and blue.
There are some interesting ink blots done with this in mind. My thinking is: can this be applied to your medium for maximum effect.
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