stencil print

I gathered some grasses on my walk today.  I often work back and forth between using too many and not enough elements in a print.  I like the experimentation and the willingness to see what happens.

Just a few more days until the summer session of Make Monotypes starts. I am looking forward to 6 weeks of  exploring with new printmakers from all over the world.  If you want to join us check out the details here.

Go to my flickr page to see today’s print.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lgcreate/14001803157/

Today printed a few monotypes with the traditional stencil, which is the paper with a hole through which ink passes.

I often use the thin stencils to mask areas of the plate, or to transfer ink as in yesterday’s print.  But if you use the traditional hole stencil you can get a nice clean sharp edge impression. Stencil printing is great for those times when you want a sharp edge and you only need one impression.

If you want some support in exploring the different kinds of stencils and their applications, then sign join us in the next session of Make Monotypes