Monotype tests
This week a friend invited me to her studio to play around with her monotype set up. I've never understood the appeal of the monotype before. Why bother making a print if you can only make one? But I was quite enamored with the look of these. These are some test sketches using different mark making techniques. All images copyright Thyme Studio . © 2009 All rights reserved. On these tests I've used two types of paper and an oil based ink but I've been trying a water soluble printing ink because that would make clean up easier (as I still currently lack a dedicated studio sink.) So far none of those are even satisfactory enough to share as mark making tests. The ink consistency is a bit different so I need to adjust my mark pressure and perhaps my paper weight as well. I think this technique is really promising for Scribbled Echo. There is still time to trade your hand photos for free art postcards. Take a minute to take a picture and send an email and get a surprise i...