Botanical printmaking

Dry point is the most direct form of intaglio. The artist simply takes a sharp point and uses it to scratch into the metal plate to create the image. There is quite a variety of tools that can be used for this. Here's a video of Wayne Thiebaud doing that at Crown Point Press. As you watch it pay attention to the different ways he marks the plate, from gentle to rough and in-between. He even seems to be scratching into it with a pocket knife at one point. Here's Thiebaud's print. Notice the…

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 have printed a few magnolias this year, they are definitely not the easiest flowers to take prints from. This one was particularly sappy and so I got a bit of a watercoloour effect from the diluted ink. If you would like to try this gorgeous process as always there are links in the profile to all the materials i use or you can go to https://www.impressionsofnature.co.uk/materials. . . . . . . . . . #Monoprinting #magoliaArt #NaturePrinting…

Aga Kubish ARE || printmaking || on Instagram: "We are finishing painting the sign above the gallery today. It’s going to be busy Sunday and I’m waiting for a delivery of a press as well 🙈 ‘Monsteras’ Large Linocut Print 100x70cm, limited edition, handcarved and handprinted. #monstera #printing #agakubish #printmaker #somerset #handmade #handcarved #botanical #originalprint #reliefprint #printmaking #localartist #blackink #botanicalart #swisscheeseplant #botanist #jungle #tropical #garden…

All Monotypes are printed using the physical plant, feather or animal specimens (none were harmed in this process). Please click on the images for a larger view… ~ Balance Finalist on the 201…

Monoprinting is a form of printmaking that allows you to create unique, freeform printed images every time. Unlike the more common relief printing, which uses a block stamp to reproduce the same image over and over again, monoprinting allows the freedom to create each image anew. This will allow you to produce abstract

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.

Imprint from plant material onto found cartridge paper with shakespeare text. Kath Williamson