Botanical monoprinting

This is a guide to making botanical prints. Learn how to make leaf prints with paint and a gel press printing plate with this simple step-by-step tutorial.

In this tutorial, mixed-media artist Cathy Taylor shows you how to create artful nature prints using easy monoprinting techniques.

Impressions of Nature on Instagram: "All you need is a little practice, curiosity and enthusiasm… I have been an educator for most of my life working with all ages and abilities, during this time I have noticed that the only way to improve at anything is to practice. We all need a little initial guidance and few pointers and the right equipment, materials etc. but beyond that its just practice… For botanical monoprinting you don’t need to be skilled or even creative you just need…

Mini floral botanicals! 9 monoprints approx 9x6cm, printed on the beautiful handmade and hand dyed paper by @laurenink ☺️ These mini… | Instagram

Clare Cosens Designs on Instagram: "For those asking if I can show how I created my botanical print in my previous reel…it’s quite a lengthy process. This is just the first layer, but I hope it gives you an insight into my process. #workinprogress #gelprint #gelliplateprinting #gelliarts #gelprintingprocess #botanicalprint #botanicalprinting #clarecosensdesigns #printmaking #monoprinting"

Impressions of Nature on Instagram: "I always seem to forget to share enough of the multi-layer colourful monoprinting I make. Its quite a different processes than the single colour botanical monoprinting, which I do to record the unique beauty of individual plants. With multi-layering its all about experimentation and play. ] I have been teaching this gorgeous process for over 20 years and it gives me great pleasure to be able to share it further afield online. That's why I made a…

Jo Horswill on Instagram: "Soft botanical mono print, using pastels, acrylic paint, a gel plate and a single leaf. #gelliplate #monoprint #botanical #morningstudio"

Handmade Cards My cards are made using the cyanotype process. Each one is carefully developed using the natural UV rays of the sun. I can add, change or vary colors to the artwork by using things y…

Here's some botanicals that will take your breath away. This print is made from plants that I personally gathered from a variety of natural landscapes. Each specimen was pressed and dried, before being pressed as a monoprint to make this image. Because these prints are made from real plants, I'm no