My mixed-media artwork combines gelatin monoprinting with digital photography to produce one-of-a-kind imagery. Gelatin monoprinting is a hand-printing method which uses a gelatin sheet as the printing plate and the artist’s hands as the printing press. Paint is applied in a thin layer to the gelatin sheet and stamps, stencils or soft objects may be used to create patterns in the paint. Paper is laid over the painted gel and pressed with the hands. The paper is peeled back from the gelatin sheet taking most of the paint with it; the gelatin plate may then be cleaned of remaining paint and a new layer of paint applied. The paper is pressed again, creating multiple layers of various colors and patterns. I typically use metallic paints and oriental papers. I may also allow the paints to dry on the gel and transfer the dried monoprint to the sticky side of an adhesive-backed clear transparency.
All materials used in this process are of archival quality.
If you would like to learn more about my process,
please check out this 5-minute video from
"LIVING HERE" by KRWG-TV (PBS)
please check out this 5-minute video from
"LIVING HERE" by KRWG-TV (PBS)
In addition to the available original works, reproductions in various sizes are available for purchase. Please contact me if you interested in learning more about sizes and prices.