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This is my first monoprint. The process is my own invention. I started by drawing on overhead transparency film with wet-erase markers. Here is what the finished overhead looked like backed with white paper.
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I soaked a piece of watercolor paper for 10 minutes and blotted it dry. I then placed the paper over the drawing and rolled the back with a soft rubber brayer.
I may have pressed too hard and rolled too long. The ink spread out a bit and the image lost detail. However, that is what is exciting about printmaking. You never quite know what is going to happen. Each print is a surprise.
Most monoprint artists use a piece of glass or plexiglass or a Gelli plate which are much more expensive than a piece of overhead transparency film. The overhead can be completely cleaned with a paper towel and water and used again. The wet-erase pens are non-toxic. So, this would be a safe process for children to use. The only problem is the pens only come in eight colors – yellow, oreange, red, green, blue, purple, brown, and black. I’ll have to do some research to see if I can find other watersoluble inks in additional colors that stick to film.
Fabriano hot press watercolor paper, Expo Vis-à-Vis Wet-Erase pens on Apollo Write-On Transparency Film. Image is 5.5×7.5 inches (14×19 cm).
Jim
