Firstly, for an upcoming hospital exhibition, I needed to print very large - my plate was 68cm x 46cm - the largest monoprints I ever done. The large size provided a few interesting compositional challenges, and I also had to make use of my large studio etching press (which is always a pleasure to work with!).
I also wanted to try a new style of just one major colour, highlighted with a black image. That's quite a challenge for me, given I tend towards 4+ colours and tons of mark making. Holding back and keeping it minimal isn't easy!
Because I was working big, I did some smaller test prints just to see how my theory would work. It turned out to be a great idea and gave me plenty of confidence when I had to tackle the bigger prints.
Three of the six successful prints will be exhibited for six months in a local private hospital, alongside some scrub turkey and leaf prints. I have titled this Magpie series 'The Sentinel' referencing the territorial behaviour of magpies.
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| This was my paper soaking 'tray' - a garbage bag as I didn't have a tray or tub large enough! Not perfect but worked OK. |
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| In progress - leaves and Magpie stencil |
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| Of course I printed with my favourite colour - Aqua....! I just love it on these gorgeous gum leaves. |
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| One of the finish prnts. I couldn't help myself and snuck a bit of green in there to add a bit of 'pop'! |
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| This print is just aqua with the black caroling Magpie. Simple and as minimalist as I can get! |
I'll blog next week about the second series of monoprints that I did over the holidays.
Love it!
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