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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Over the next few weeks I've got a few monotype / monoprint workshops to teach. Students usually love enjoy these sessions, as they ...

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.

Crow [3] Oil monotype on rag paper 8 5/16″ x 8 5/16″ image area gallery-quality giclée art prints available through INPRNT.com Crow [4] Oil monotype on rag paper 8 5/16″ x 8 5/16″ image area gallery-quality giclée art prints available through INPRNT.com All images copyright Kirsti Wakelin. No use without permission.