Hi there! Happy Friday!
I’m in the process of rounding up projects so I can take some time off work to work on personal projects.
As expected, finishing the job is taking me longer than anticipated. Because there’s always, always another thing to do. But I’m getting there!
When I’m done, I will tell you more about what I’ve been working on. A few fun things are coming up!
In the meantime, I have a new gel printing video tutorial for you.
This one is about creating monotypes.
I loved working on these. I practised a lot before recording the video, and I was surprised by how easy it is to create different marks and textures in the ink.
It was the first time I used Akua Intaglio ink on the gel plate. I really enjoyed it!
The advantage of this printmaking ink is that it doesn’t dry on a non-absorbent surface, so you can keep working on the image for as long as you want.
Not that creating a monotype takes forever! I actually enjoyed making lots of quick sketches on the plate.
You can really make this as straightforward or as complicated as you want!
Anyway. Have a wonderful weekend!
Marsha.
This is amazing- I love how you used the akua intaglio paints. I never fought of reducing the paint directly from the paint with them - DUH! I used those paints for preparing paper on a gelli plat that I later applied dry etched prints on. It was a bit tricky as the paint gets reactivated when you do that. So you approach is such an amazing idea! Love - need to get those paints out again.