About the Author- Monoprint

I finally got into the print room and was able to play around with some imagery I've been developing in a print based media.

What do I like?

- Fragile nature of the monotype line and the ability to make varying tones and textures through pressure alterations

- The mixing of different elements, such as the vines with the fish add a lot more interest than just fish on a page

- Mark making is very interesting and unique, and I would like to explore this more, but I think for this project I want a more literal outcome, so I will pick up on mark making potentially in a different project where the outcome can be more fluid and gestural

What don't I like?

- They're a bit boring, I think they need a focus or character to liven them up

- The imprecise nature of mono print- It's fun to experiment and helps me to generate new ideas, but I will definitely use a print method I have more control over for my final prints

- The value of some of the inks is too harsh, especially in contrast to the white on the page- I need to spend some time mixing a colour I'm happy with before I start printing

What will I do next?

- Try to develop more imagery and starting points- I really want to begin to develop a narrative within my prints

- Use monoprint in a more controlled way, perhaps with predetermined stencils and a clear plan of how the inks will work with each other

- GET EXCITING! Start trying new focus points and stimuli- make them feel more alive

What questions do I have?

- What kind of aesthetic do I want in my prints? Would line be better than shape?

- Do they have to work as a strict set? Could they look different in content and style?