Monoprinting with fast drying Alkyd oil paint (quick demo)
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Fast-drying oil paint Winsor & Newton Griffin Alkyd oil paint.
Dan Tirels Abstract Head 1 (series of monoprints, work in progress)
I've wanted to try these fast-drying oil paints for a while now and have been keen to share the results with this very quick demo. I know some people can't or do not want to use oil paint and acrylic paints can cause a few problems with the mono-printing process as they have a much faster drying time. The paint I use for the purpose of this demo is Winsor & Newton Alkyd oil paint in the Griffin range (Lamp Black). After I have tested this with a few compositions now the good news is that it is excellent to use for mono-printing and the results have been impressive. The paint itself is very similar to the block printing ink and allows plenty of time to manipulate the paint while it is still wet but will be completely dry in 24 hours. It has a very nice appearance when dry and although I have only used this one colour for this demo I will invest in more colours and plan for future demos.
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Method :
Apply a thin layer of the paint to the plastic transfer sheet, this is very similar to conventional paint but spreads very easy, try not to use too much at this stage. For this demo, I have shown one of my abstract heads from a series that I am currently working on but the composition can be anything you like. Start with some simple cut out shapes and abstract forms, to begin with. Arrange the masks on the surface, I sometimes plan this out with a rough pencil sketch first unless it is an improvised abstract work. Carefully place the paint transfer sheet onto the paper and apply a little pressure, to begin with, always lift as you work to check the progress. Using a soft rag or paper towel start to blend the paint (not too much) use cotton buds for more control.
Replace the paint transfer sheet and draw over with a bamboo stick or blunt pencil to achieve the fine lines and add some texture. Don't rush this and never worry if it doesn't work out the first time, I had a few attempts before I filmed this demo, just practice and enjoy the process.
Materials :
Winsor & Newton Griffin Alkyd oil paint (Lamp Black)
220gsm smooth white card (or cartridge paper)
Recycled plastic bag (this one has a very fine texture, often used to package bread)
Frame template (made from scrap card and parcel tape)
Paper towel, sponge, cotton buds, bamboo stick, or blunt pencil.
Masking tape
Newspaper or card to make masks.
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