Forest Heart is another successful Monotype. I got brave enough to try a larger size this time (10 X 8 in.) and I am quite pleased with the outcome.
My regular fare in paintings are scenes from my everyday life whereas these Monotypes seem inclined toward a more dream like or imaginative state. I find it exciting to have these varieties of expression.
Contemplation
Monotype 1/1
Size 7 X 5 inches (will be matted to 10 X 8 in.)
Finally ..what I call a successful Monotype!
—a monotype is a one of a kind hand pulled Art Print — It is NOT printed from a photograph of a painting!
My thoughts on it’s creation —
A woman on her knees looking back contemplating her childhood wishing she could help the child but unable to do so, as there is a great divide. The child looks up toward her adulthood contemplating what the future will bring. The light surrounding their heads signifies the invisible connection between past and present.
Feeling a bit moody with the dark winter days?
Winter’s Magic
Hand pulled art print from an original charcoal sketch (finishing touches with ink and pastel)
Size 5 X 7 in.
Inspired by a photo I took on a drive to the Enclosure.
(Touch to enlarge)
Right back into the swing of things after the New Year celebrations. Hope everyone is blessed with Joy, Peace and Good Health in 2026!
First 2 photos
I’m back to painting in the car during the winter months….Here’s mine…and (second photo) you can just see my friend Kelly’s car on the road up in front of me.
I sit in the car with the drivers side window down to see my subject in good light…and I wear a heated vest and heated socks for warmth. The only way to paint Plein air in Canadian winters!
Sun after Storm - acrylics on canvass cardboard panel - size 61/2 X 12 inches.
Trees Bough To Nature
Hand pulled art print from a gel plate transfer of an original charcoal sketch (white ink added after the pull)
Size 5 X 7 inches.
Inspired by a drive today…looking at all the birch trees bent over from the ice and snow.
A Christmas trio of the nativity of Christ. Begun as oil monotypes on Fabriano mixed media paper…but each was generously embellished with more oil painting. I’ ve since ordered some gel plates and plan on doing more experimenting with monotypes in the new year.
Merry Christmas One and All!
Winter #1Monoprint
Size 5 X 7 in.
Oils on mixed media paper
My first Monoprint/Monotype? Using recycled plastic, handmade stencils and oil paint on multimedia paper. Quite an adventure into something more unpredictable and abstract for me. I really enjoyed the process and will for sure be doing more.
I had a great 3 days at our annual Christmas show. About 10 artists from the Miramichi Art Core group were involved with the show, so there was lots of art to choose from and sales were good!
I had printed Art Greeting Cards and a variety of small prints along with several small oil paintings. (See below) the little gnomey Santa Claus shown separately sold before I ever got to the show.
BIG THANKS.. to everyone who made a purchase!
