Monotypes - Work In Progress and Presentation

In learning monotypes, I trial Trace Monotypes. A printmaking technique that creates unique prints by drawing directly onto the back of paper that is laid on a surface covered in ink. The ink is then transferred onto the front of the paper. It creates a soft drawing that features fuzzy lines and noice. This technique works well with thinner paper but did not translate well onto rag paper.

Flattening Rag Paper is an important step for a professional presentation of final works. Soak final prints in the water bath, then remove from bath and blot excess water with newsprint. Place clean newsprint on drying boards and lay prints on top, then cover with clean newsprint and place another board on top.

Edition Prints. This prints are ‘unique state’. Unique state refers to prints that are produced as a singular entities, rather than apart of an edition.

Resolved works. I like how the final ‘pink’ prints only show small parts of the first layer, hiding behind a softer pink. One thing that I would like to improve on is adding more texture of reds, so they feel more connected as a series of works.

I’m disappointed that the trace monotype didn’t work out as I planned. Maybe the Kozo would be a better suited option to try in the future. With my back up work, i would be interested in collage and printing back over them. I feel more willing to experiment with these works as I don’t feel attached to them. It was harder to add to works that i liked and in some cases I didn’t like the next layer. Overall. I’m happy with what I learnt from these techniques and would consider trying them again in my practice.