Selections  of   Monoprints/ Monotypes

What is the difference between a Monoprint and Monotype?

A Monoprint is a unique print pulled from a plate that has a repeatable matrix of some sort on it or in it. A Monotype is a unique print, generally a painterly  image,  pulled from a non-absorbent plate. The Italian artist, Castiglione, is credited with first doing monotypes in  the mid 17th century.  The term "Monotype"  is loosely used for all types of these processes.

The Trace Monotype

Paul Gauguin is credited with first employing this method of monotype because he did not have the use of a printing press. Essentially, a thin piece of paper is laid on an inked Plexiglas plate and then drawn upon. The drawn image is offset onto the back of the paper. I am excited about two interesting characteristics that result. First, the offset line has a soft edge like a soft ground etching or even a lithograph. Secondly,  it is easy to produce color images by  re-inking the plate with different colors and  use a simple registration system.  I really love the look.

Monoprints  Selections

Birds, Flowers, and other crazy ideas

American Kestrel  2010  10 1/2" x 7 1/2" Ink and Pastel on monotype	Sunflowers  2010  10 1/2" x 7 1/2" Ink on monotype