Monoprints
Amie Roman Mark Johnson
Anna Alcock Marilyn Brown
Known as the most painterly method among the printmaking techniques, a monoprint is a non editionable kind of print and is essentially a printed painting. Only one can be made.
The characteristic of this method is that no two prints are alike. However, images can be similar, but editioning is not possible. The true appeal of the monotype lies in the unique translucency that creates a quality of light very different from a painting on paper or a print, and the beauty of this media is also in its spontaneity and its combination of printmaking, painting and drawing mediums. (Most printmaking techniques you can get multiple copies.)
One of the most famous artists to use monoprinting, Edgar Degas brought the process back from the verge of extinction in the 1860s. Influenced by the presence of contrast in photography, Degas used plates, rags and even his fingers to wipe paints across surfaces and create unique "monotypes."
· Known as the most painterly method among printmaking techniques, “Monoprints” are essentially printed paintings.
· The characteristic of this method is that no two prints are ever alike; although images can be similar, making duplicates is impossible.
· The beauty of this medium lies in its spontaneity and its combination of printmaking, painting and drawing.
The artwork you will create is a Monoprint using ink on acrylic plexi-glass or a printing plate. During this process you will experience some unique problems trying to create your image. Trial and error is a major part of this process. It takes speed and control to achieve a specific look to your images – otherwise, embrace the randomness!!
This lesson is somewhat abstract because of the appearance of the final product.
Monoprints have their name for a reason. No matter what you do, no two prints made with this method will ever come out the same.
(One unique inking leads to One unique print.)
You will be creating a series of prints by creating a compilation of images from the internet or creating one of your own.
The requirements for this lesson include creating at least five images in the form of a monoprint.
You can use five different images or make different versions of the same image to improve your favorite one.
The materials you need for this lesson include:
masking tape print paper ink
water water container brushes
printmaker's baren Plexi-glass sheet/printing plate texture materials
paper towels sketch
Google some famous Monoprint artists to learn more: