2016.01.22f Orphaned
Gelli monoprint/monotype on paper (I believe the ones made with stencils are monoprints, since I can use the stencil to pull multiples, while the ones where I painted directly on the plate are monotypes because there is only one full print, and maybe a ghost print.)
The abstract pieces are part of my Sun Dances series derived from plant shadows; they were made by arranging paper 'left overs' after cutting out plant shapes (eg the shapes of the holes in the leaves)
The variations on the dancers and dogs were made with shapes cut specifically for the purpose... and some of the 'leftovers' from those cut-outs.
The botanicals are made by rolling ink/paint on the plate, pressing the botanical item onto the plate, and then lifting, then putting paper on the plate and pressing to transfer.
5 X 7 inches (printed area)
A Gelli plate is a commerically made gelatin-type plate for monoprint/monotyping that makes it very very easy to pull prints without a press. I got one in January of 2016 and had loads of fun playing with different techniques. You can google for more info on Gelli printing, this link looks pretty good: keetonsonline.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/all-about-gelli-pl...
2016.01.22f Orphaned
Gelli monoprint/monotype on paper (I believe the ones made with stencils are monoprints, since I can use the stencil to pull multiples, while the ones where I painted directly on the plate are monotypes because there is only one full print, and maybe a ghost print.)
The abstract pieces are part of my Sun Dances series derived from plant shadows; they were made by arranging paper 'left overs' after cutting out plant shapes (eg the shapes of the holes in the leaves)
The variations on the dancers and dogs were made with shapes cut specifically for the purpose... and some of the 'leftovers' from those cut-outs.
The botanicals are made by rolling ink/paint on the plate, pressing the botanical item onto the plate, and then lifting, then putting paper on the plate and pressing to transfer.
5 X 7 inches (printed area)
A Gelli plate is a commerically made gelatin-type plate for monoprint/monotyping that makes it very very easy to pull prints without a press. I got one in January of 2016 and had loads of fun playing with different techniques. You can google for more info on Gelli printing, this link looks pretty good: keetonsonline.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/all-about-gelli-pl...