One of my students told me that she took Make Monotypes, the online printmaking class, because she wanted to make art and not have to draw.
I agree!
I am attracted to monotype printmaking and organic styles of printmaking without a press, because, I can make beautiful, unique pieces of art and it is not dependent on my ability to draw.
I do not love to draw and gelatin plate monotype printmaking is a great way to make fantastic prints without needing to do a lot of drawing. Some of my best prints did not involve drawing.
- I do draw.
- I do like some of my drawings.
- I do use drawing in my artwork.
But some of my most powerful monotype prints on the gelatin plate did not involve drawing.
Instead of drawing to make my marks I use:
- my own photographs to make masking stencils
- copyright free clip art as reference
- super simple shapes and
- found objects to work into the ink
If you want to make beautiful Monotype prints without having to draw. Check out the current printmaking classes being offered online.
Check out a short video of some prints made by students in the online printmaking course.