GCSE sketchbook mono prints

Mono-printing is a form of printmaking that has images or lines that can only be made once, unlike most printmaking, where there are multiple originals. This was my first attempt at this technique, and I enjoyed creating these prints as it was fairly easy and gave great results.  I used a black water based paint for these images to create sharp outlines and contrasts between dark and light, as well as still being able to add areas of shading. Here are the results of my first attempts! 

This tiger print was my favourite out of the two images, as I love the variation between the ideas and the macro face gave great outlines to work with. 

This technique can be fairly messy with paint, especially using black, so always remember to use a water based paint that will wash out of clothes or off surfaces.

This elephant was my second attempt, and I love the bold outlines and detail on the trunk. 

Always use spread the paint thin enough over your surface, and make sure it is applied evenly or your print will be ruined by blobs of paint. 

I hope you enjoyed these images, and i would definitely recommend this way of printing as you can use any image and will always get great results.