Decisions

Printmaking in my studio...

'Quartet'

Monotype on A4 smooth white paper

Choosing my preferred medium...

I have been trialling Akua Intaglio inks and 

Golden Open acrylics to make monotype prints.

Both have wonderful colours

and both are easy to use.

'Discovery'

Monotype on A4 smooth white paper 

My favourite has to be Golden Open.

The acrylic stays workable and 

dries without smudging.

It seems to suit my style of working and

the paint easily transfers to paper 

without a printing press.

Using a brayer or Baren 

I can apply enough pressure.

'Gritty'

Monotype on A4 smooth white paper 

When pulling prints from the gel plate

I manipulate the paper, positioning

it to get my composition.

'Shimmer'

Monotype on A4 smooth white paper 

A squeegee is useful for scraping 

thick paint if I want an abstract design.

Whilst not actually 'pulled',

the effects can be interesting.

'Attention'

Monotype on A4 smooth white paper 

'Happy accidents' are always welcomed

and the element of surprise is one of the

delights of monotype printing.

'Shadowland'

Monotype on A4 smooth white paper 

I am really enjoying the process

and now have 150 finished prints.

Each one is different.

That is a monotype.

'One of a kind'.

My archival acid free box with 100 inserts.

Some of my prints will be on display in June

in a group show to be held in 

Gallery at St Martin's, Lincoln.

'Afterwards'

Monotype on A4 smooth white paper 

I have now found a home for the

Akua Intaglio inks so they can be put to 

good use by another printmaker.

Nothing is wasted.

'Allure'

Monotype on A4 smooth white paper 

My adventure with monotypes will continue.

I have found a companion to my oil painting.

Until next time,

thank you for visiting.

'Curiosity'

Monotype on A4 smooth white paper

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Anne Wood

www.wildartdesigns.com