Having been away for a while and spent an absolutely amazing time on the Portfolio Course at Bridge House Art School in Ullapool, I’ve been trying to find a way to build on that experience now I’m back at work. One life drawing session later, and I’ve been having a great time playing with monotypes based on the sketches I made on the day.
The first three attempts were on a glass plate (which I broke, being a little overenthusiastic with the pressure), rolling on ink and then wiping away. Feeling I was overthinking a little, I thought I’d try using an Oil Bar and draw on to a perspex plate (Kate and press proof). I used a combination of drawing with the Oil Bar, rolling on ink to different areas, painting it on, wiping away and drawing with a stick.
I’m happy with the initial prints – lots to develop and explore with the different marks and textures, and I’ve only worked from one drawing so far!
Kate Chappell 