Monoprint Series

Monoprinting is a print-making technique that combines painting, drawing, and printing techniques to create a unique, one-of-a-kind image. The above artbook includes three original illustrations in an 11”x11”, two full saturation 22”x11” interior cover pages, and two large-scale 14”x20” prints on 22”x30” paper. Throughout the illustrations and prints, I used color and pattern to convey the personality traits of three inspiring women in my life. The monoprints were created using water-soluble crayon, acrylic extender base, screen printing ink, watercolor pencil, and a great deal of time and attention to detail.

Project Scope
illustration, layout design, book binding, monoprinting

Drawing Process
When using water-soluble crayons for monoprinting, the drawing process can be nerve-wracking since the image can only be transferred once. Any mistake during the drawing process can be costly. However, water-soluble crayons can offer a range of expressive mark-making possibilities that can make the illustrations truly unique.

Transfer Process
The acrylic extender base was utilized as a translucent medium, serving as a conduit for the transfer of the original illustration from screen to paper. Its ethereal nature allowed for the delicate nuances of the water-soluble crayon drawing to be captured with a remarkable degree of fidelity and grace, resulting in a stunning and emotive final product.

Large Scale (22”x30”) Monoprint Exploring Patterns