Monoprinting : making marks

Dan Tirels #monoprint #oilpaint #monochrome #dantirels

This demo shows how to work with the monoprinting process to explore the potential of mark making and how you can apply this to your own work. I will explore this further in future videos to look at how this will work with non abstract compositions, such as a still life, landscape or even portraits.

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This is a very simple process to try and the most important thing to remember is always use very small amounts of paint, you can always build up the layers but if you add too much paint at the start it will be difficult to work on the composition. Always try to work with good quality oil paint as the cheaper paint tends to be to be thin and contain too much oil. I use Winsor & Newton for this demo and find the quality ideal.

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Materials :
oil paint (black), 300gsm smooth card, torn newspaper, frame template, masking tape.

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100 sheets of A4 300gsm card
Oil paint : Ivory Black (Winsor & Newton, Winton 200ml)
100% Eco friendly biodegradable 100 plastic bags (use for paint transfer sheets)
Masking tape

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[katerose]

Oh, stop it! Oil paint is basically the only art supply I don’t own at this point, and now i have to try this! Lovely result ❤

[johnjack]

your videos are restful, without music, just the gestures and the noise of the paper tearing, the friction of the ink. I love it

[barbaravoss]

thank you for sharing your creative process! The torn newspaper edges and fine skewer lines are a lovely contrast to the "messy" marks. Your videos are encouraging particularly because they are unintimidating. Your compositions are powerfully suggestive.

[sgarrisphotos]

Loving that you’re putting up more videos than I’m the past!

[regi]

Thank you for your wonderful inspirational tutorials. After a long break from painting, you have helped me to get creative again. Many, many thanks

[angelaparker]

I'm very inspired. And using oil paint! Never thought to try that....

[TheKathept]

Gorgeous! I love black and white and I love line and printmaking. Exciting. Dynamic.

[ant]

your process is fascinating and considering the simplicity, the results spectacular

[artshaman]

I love your method of mark making -- I find it lends authenticity to the finished piece. One should see evidence of the artist in a work of art. Thank you for making this demo.

[carlosrocha]

Boa tarde! Como sempre excelente.Simples mas muito fixe! Gosto mesmo.👍

[ChrisPhillipsphotography]

Ah wow! thank you so much for sharing this - this is what I've been looking for in my practice - really greatful!

[yokemelissant]

Always inspiring Dan. And watching you at work and then the results you have made always make me want to go and make something as well. And I will! Thank you.

[AinoShperber]

Such lovely marks, values and marks. Looks fun. Will need to try this. Love the smart laminated frame, great idea.

[Ironic_Jihad]

It's great to see your techniques advancing and your finished works looking so much more refined! I enjoy every new video.

[amherst]

Love watching you as always -- thanks!

[annierodenberg]

Thank you for sharing. Maybe you have inspired me enough to get my paints out the tub and onto paper. 🤗

[philxdev]

outstanding process and result as always. is there a video where you talk about the materials used for your work? I am especially interested in the paper, as I am always trying to do this on a budget, I want to buy suitable paper ( quality and haptic as well as looks and usability) in bulk..

[klalib]

I love the fine lines in your prints and have been trying to replicate this effect in my own work — without success. I have applied ink to various thicknesses of recycled plastic (such as a used potting soil bag). When draping it lightly over the paper to begin making marks, the paper surface grabs the entire sheet, transferring so much ink that any line work is obscured. Wondering what sort of plastic you are using here that stays light and seems less sticky. Thank you!!

[lauramendez]

Dan que tipo de papel usas ya que se limpia tan fácil? Amo tu trabajo

[anilimo]

Hi Dan, so enjoyable, thank you! How would you use this technique on a large scale? Having the printing plastic on the table and paper on top? Can’t think of any other way, say for A3 size?