Recently I have been exploring creating Monotypes . . . I’ve been focusing on handprinted watercolor monotypes since I do not currently have access to a press. My process is to paint my plate en plein air or otherwise from direct observation, using conventional watercolor paints, and then later pull the print. I am using a Murasaki Baren and primarily Japanese papers . . .

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Lake Osprey | Handprinted Watercolor Monotype from plate painted en plein air | 10.5 x 8

Tributary | Handprinted Watercolor Monotype from plate painted en plein air | 9 x 11

Model Posing | Handprinted Watercolor Monotype, plate painted from direct observation | 12 x 7.5

Daffodils | Handprinted Watercolor Monotype, plate painted from direct observation | 9 x 7