Friday, 3 April 2026

Gulls, surf and monoprints - a process

 


Process for some new monoprints   surf and gulls   ©2026LisaLeQuelenec


Using the sketches from my circular sketchbook as a jumping point I spent a rather fun day making some monoprints. Not everything worked - and that is good as it means lessons are being learnt - but some did. So not only do I have some new prints for the Folksy store but I also have a pile of 'not quite there yet' prints to work into in mixed media which I am just as excited about. I am particularly excited about the prints made in the second pass with the circular mask removed. The resulting subtlety of the circular motif is something I think I can manipulate further.

Below are some of the pairs of initial prints with their second pass partners - I really like the second pass for the different sketchy marks and where there wasn't enough ink to transfer as I think it suits the subject in this case. I have lots more ideas to play with that will keep me busy.


 

Process for some new monoprints   surf and gulls   ©2026LisaLeQuelenec







Process for some new monoprints   surf and gulls   ©2026LisaLeQuelenec


Some of my gull series are available at RedBubble in their different reproduction print formats. As framed prints which style of framing do you prefer?



Surf Spray Gull series   available at RedBubble  ©2026LisaLeQuelenec