Creating a Monotype
All of my pieces, whether 3D geometric mobiles, wall pieces with 3D components, jewelry, or wearable art, begin with the creation of unique black and white oil prints, called monotypes. Monotype is a printmaking process that is different from most others (such as etching or woodblock) because the image is created only a single time and cannot be reproduced. I apply oil paint to an acrylic plate, manipulate that ink on the plate to create abstract images, then put printmaking paper on top of the plate and run everything through my hand cranked printing press. The press transfers the ink on the plate to the paper, creating a unique print.
Watch me making a monotype here.
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