A simple masking stencil and a lot of ink to make this gelatin plate monotype print. I just kept layering on more ink to increase the contrast and create an image that I was happy with.
Gelatin Plate Monotype Print
If you follow my work, then you probably have noticed that I like to use a strong dark image as a focus. With these small prints I like to fill the frame or set the image off center to create uneven spaces and hopefully some interesting movement in the print.
This print is made with
- simple brayer marks
- speedball inks
- regular gelatin/water plate
- paper stencil (well used and coated with layers of paint and ink)
- index card
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OH, absolutely. I know that you use both the gelli plate and the “regular” gelatin/water plate. Can you compare/contrast the two? Is one better than the other for somethings but vice versa for other things? Do you have a preference and why?
they both work and have different strengths and applications. It really depends on what types of images, mark and impressions you hope to create. I like the gelatin/water with speedball inks, or Dan smith inks. But I have used the Golden open acrylics and the gelli plate and mada some pleasing prints. Some other artists have done some more detailed analysis try – http://iamrushmore.blogspot.com/2013/02/gelatin-printing-vs-gelli-plate.html and there is some discussion on the flickr group http://www.flickr.com/groups/gelatinprintmaking/discuss/72157632484393521/
hope this helps