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 Arches 88 and Japanese papers . . .

Images below represent the types of subjects I have been exploring.

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View from My Window | handprinted watercolor monotype | 11 x 8.5

Tributary | handprinted watercolor monotype | 9 x 11

Side Lot | handprinted watercolor monotype | 9.5 x 12

Lizzie | handprinted watercolor monotype | 8 x 10

Canal Off Honore | handprinted watercolor monotype | 8.5 x 6.5

Wetlands | handprinted watercolor monotype | 12.5 x 8.5

Backyard View | handprinted watercolor monotype | 11 x 13

Celery Fields | Handprinted Watercolor Monotype | 12.25 x 10

Abandoned Lot | Handprinted Watercolor Monotype | 15 x 12

Canal | Handprinted Watercolor Monotype | 14 x 16.5

I have also worked from direct observation for still life or life studies; you can see some of these here.