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Explore the unique process of monoprinting, a blend of painting and printmaking, allowing for creative freedom and spontaneity. Discover landscapes, abstract prints, and various techniques to create one-of-a-kind artworks with a fleeting image. Get inspired at Original Print Gallery, Dublin, Ireland.
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Monoprint: A monoprint is often thought of as a halfway stage between painting and printmaking. The process is simple:The artist paints, rubs, or wipes the design directly onto a plate, using a fairly slow drying paint or ink. The fleeting image must be printed before the ink dries. Printing may be done by press or by hand.Monoprint is a term used to refer to any print made in one version and incapable of being repeated. The process of monoprinting allows the artist an unusual freedom and spontaneity.Source: Original Print Gallery, Dublin, Ireland
And try some prints that cover the entire surface with ink/paint. Use tools (other than just paint brushes) to make marks. Hang or tape them up to dry. Always put your initials on the back.