How to Make a Monotype Print - Tutorial #1 Trace Monotype Print with Pastel (without a press)

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This video is a beginner level tutorial on making a trace monotype, with no press, no carving tools, and little to no drawing experience, and then adding watercolor & pastel.
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akua ink
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newsprint for test prints
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pastel blending stomps
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Canson Watercolor paper
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Arches 88 (no sizing, smooth surface, great for dry media, but not recommended for wet media)
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Drawing board
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@sinclairashman1382 4 жыл бұрын

An excellent tutorial. It's great that you describe and show the creative possibilities as well as the process. Thank you!!

@bdelpesco 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sinclair, Thanks for the feedback. I hope there was enough detail that you can make a monotype at your kitchen table. Have fun with it!

@jeannegugino4935 4 жыл бұрын

So happy to find this series. You are a wonderful teaching and share so generously.

@bdelpesco 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeanne! Thanks for the compliments! I hope the tutorial gives you some ideas and inspiration for your next printmaking projects!

@stephaniereiss8203 Жыл бұрын

I have only just come across your website and it is brilliant. Thank you so much. It is just what I need to kick start my art practise.

@bdelpesco Жыл бұрын

That's Wonderful! Happy Creating, and good wishes towards your courage to experiment!

@eileenmcgroarty2463 4 жыл бұрын

Just discovered you on KZfaq and had a binge watch. Firstly I'd like to thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge. Never tried making prints before, I'm an artist in my head but only successful in copying or from photos. Love the idea of trace monotype with colour. Definitely going to start at the beginning and follow all your tuts. If I do anything good enough , I'll post. Got to run out to the art shop for some materials.

@bdelpesco 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Eileen! Off to the art supply store? Wait for meeeee! 😬 Just kidding.... I've got plenty of things to experiment with here already. Thanks for the feedback on the tutorial videos... I do hope you'll make some trace monotypes, and post them somewhere for us to see. Are you on Facebook or Instagram? We have a great monotype group on Facebook you can join: facebook.com/groups/MonotypePrintmaking/

@mrs8616 4 жыл бұрын

Very unique lesson. I was completely glued to this lesson, well done.

@bdelpesco 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ramona! I hope you have fun trying it!

@57mobird 6 жыл бұрын

You are an excellent teacher. There was an extraordinary amount of information in these 11 or so minutes! I'm new to trace monotype and am looking forward to giving it a try and viewing your other videos. Thank you!

@bdelpesco 6 жыл бұрын

Hi 57mobird! Thanks very much for your kind feedback, and welcome to trace monotype printmaking! If you run into any hiccups during your trace monotype adventure, come back here and leave questions! I'll get back to you, and it may help another printmaker looking for answers. :)

@ginnyhoppe4770 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this artwork and the tutorial is very informative and helpful. Thank you so much for sharing this.

@bdelpesco Жыл бұрын

Hi Ginny - thanks for letting me know the video was helpful to you. I appreciate your compliments! 🤝

@Tanya-eq3fy 8 жыл бұрын

You're an inspiration! I purchased all materials today and I'm excited! I've been binge watching your videos! Thank you! ❤️

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, +Sasha Girl ! I'm so glad you're going to give it a whirl! Wishing gobs of excited success, and a brandy new filler of all your free time!

@leigh-annh2544 4 жыл бұрын

I’m excited. I haven’t heard of trace monotype before either. Pastels are one of my preferred mediums so I am keen to give this a go. Thank you very much for your video introducing me to this technique.

@bdelpesco 4 жыл бұрын

You’re going to have a printmaking party between the linocut, the collagraph and trace monotypes! I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

@JDLandscapePainter 7 жыл бұрын

Wow the results are gorgeous and indeed unique. Can't wait to try this!

@bdelpesco 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, +Janett ! Good luck in your printmaking adventures!

@maggiefreeman6513 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you Belinda.

@bdelpesco 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Maggie. Happy Monotype Printing!

@catherinepeddel3255 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to post these detailed instructions on monotype

@bdelpesco 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Catherine - Thank YOU for taking the time to leave some feedback. It's *very* helpful. If you make a trace monotype, and you have questions, come back and leave them here. :)

@brucewagner4394 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your sharing these techniques. I love them ,I'm going to have a try...

@bdelpesco 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bruce, I’m glad you’re going to give trace monotype printmaking a twirl! Have great fun, and feel free to post questions if they come up!

@dc1975dc 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love your videos more than any other instrutctional videos I've found on youtube. I've come to realize that it is because you add the narration after you've completed the video. It makes your explanation concise. Those who simply talk while they work tend to ramble and I tend to close the video because I'm not interested in stream of consciousness. I really appreciate the work you put into the demonstrations and your narration. And, of course, I love your work. I've learned a great deal about printmaking from you. Thank you!

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Darren Chittick - Thanks for such concise feedback! I'm so glad the videos are working for you, and my narration content appears useful! :) I'm still getting my sea-legs on video-making, so I appreciate your encouragement. I hope your printmaking is also encouraged and flourishing. Happy Making!

@lindastewart9512 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Belinda, loved this video and anxious to try it myself and with my students. I can not thank you enough for all your encouragement! I am so excited to have some time to explore and introduce these techniques to my students.

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Linda Stewart - Thanks for the note! I'm glad you're going to try this process with your students... I think its perfect for a class room setting (no sharp tools, and no press required!) I hope you post the results so we can see what your students come up with in their photo mashups! :)

@bethgould2010 8 жыл бұрын

I have just completed a monoprinting class and can't wait to try his technique. Thank you!

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Beth Gould - a whole class on the subject sounds excellent! Happy printmaking to you! Come back and share what you create!

@RoseyPoole 6 жыл бұрын

Really glad to've found this, it's a perfect technique for some illustrations I need to make.

@bdelpesco 6 жыл бұрын

Hi RW Poole - I'm so glad it will work for you. If your illustrations are posted somewhere, please come back and leave a link so we can see them!

@0911relax 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful. I'm going to try today. I love the way you can then add different media: perfect for creative outlet!

@bdelpesco 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick, I’m glad you’re going to give it a go. It’s so much fun, and the more you make, the better you get. Happy printing to you!

@pdavis7537 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! I had never heard of trace monotypes until now! I am going to go out this weekend and buy some intaglio ink and give this a try! By the way, this video was up to your usual high standards! Well done and Thanks!

@bdelpesco 5 жыл бұрын

Well hello again, P! You will loooooove trace monotypes! If you have any trouble, come back and post questions, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

@JanineHyslop 5 жыл бұрын

Thats fantastic you are very talented Im messing about with a gell plate but love how you take it further as thats what Ive been thinking of doing but hadn't thought of those techniques ...brilliant !!

@bdelpesco 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Janine, Welcome, and thanks for the feedback! I hope your gelli printing ideas take off, and meander into all sorts of printmaking adventures!

@peterhinton6423 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Belinda I have been waiting for this one. You have answered all my questions and love the effect this creates. I am so going to do this very soon.. Thanks again, Peter

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Hi there, +Peter Hinton ! Thanks for being so patient! :) I'm glad you like the video, and as soon as you make a trace monotype, I hope you post it somewhere so we can see. Happy printing!

@peterhinton6423 8 жыл бұрын

+Belinda Del Pesco Did you use smooth paper?

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Peter Hinton - in this video, I used arches cover, which has a bit of tooth & a medium texture. The still-shot midway through the video, showing a brown-ink portrait of a teenaged boy was done with smooth, thin paper, and the results are completely different. Try both to see what you think.

@azphotogirl 8 жыл бұрын

Belinda, you are so incredibly generous with your knowledge and expertise, thank you! I haven't done a trace monotype since college and this video inspired me to look through my many travel photos to do a mashup. Although I didn't need more a Rosemary brushes or paper, I'm clicking on those affiliate links to purchase some to say thanks!

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Suzé Gilbert ! What a sweetie you are! Thanks for your kind words. I would sure *love* to see your travel mash up trace monotype! It sounds like an incredibly fun idea. Have you posted it somewhere? And hearty thanks for all that art supply clickage! 😉

@jmat45sr6 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent communicator, great content

@bdelpesco 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the very kind feedback, jmat! :)

@changchesserly7591 3 жыл бұрын

My daughter's and I stumbled upon your channel and we fell in love! My youngest (8 years old) asked me if we could "keep you", so new sub! 💕🤗💕

@bdelpesco 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chang! That’s adorable! I’ve never belonged to an 8 year old artist, and I’m delighted by this new experience! What fun we will all have making drawing transfer monotype prints together! I think I shall make a large cat wearing a bow tie and a hat, to celebrate! 🍪😘🍪

@simaabedini3617 5 жыл бұрын

I am so thrilled to find you here , amazing information 👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏👩‍🎨👍💕

@bdelpesco 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Sima! Thanks for the feedback.... happy printing to you!

@celticpeasant9753 Жыл бұрын

That was absolutely awesome to learn about this technic - something I'm going to be trying for sure. ❤ Thank you so much.

@bdelpesco Жыл бұрын

Hi Celtic, Thanks for your note and your enthusiasm… I hope your printmaking experiments lead to entire afternoons of smiling and happiness.

@MissNausicaa87 8 жыл бұрын

One more cool technique to try out, thank you Belinda.

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Hi there, +MissNausicaa87 - thanks for the feedback, and have fun with the process! :)

@egregory2009 8 жыл бұрын

I am so happy to have found this tutorial. I did some printmaking years ago. Now I wanted to use printmaking to re interpret some unfinished sketches. I lack a studio and a press. I 'm going to try this method, it seems exciting and so many possibilities. thank you . Liz

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Liz +egregory2009 - I'm glad this method will work for you. If you have any questions during the process, come back and visit/leave them here. Happy printmaking!

@herminamiklos8194 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your excellent demonstration on this topic. I'm pretty new at printmaking, but I enjoy the learning process very much. Your help and suggestions are highly appreciated.

@bdelpesco 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Hermina - welcome to the adventures of printmaking! It's so much fun, and I hope your curiosity about it is rewarded with hours of experiments! If you get stuck, come back and leave your questions here, and I'll answer them for you! :)

@herminamiklos8194 5 жыл бұрын

@@bdelpesco Thank you very much for your encouraging words.

@JBennicoff391 6 жыл бұрын

I loved watching your demo. I am looking for something different to do. Getting tired of painting oil landscapes, I am in a rut. thanks, this was very inspiring!

@bdelpesco 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jan, Thanks for writing. I'm sorry you're in a rut, and I hope a little printmaking experimentation and adventuring is just the ticket to bounce you up and out!

@ramelite17 4 жыл бұрын

Took me awhile to get here but i just wanted to thank you for making this video. I learned a ton and im super excited about the possibilities for fusing some pastel techniques with this trace monotype. I'm especially interested in portraits with this. Hope all is well with you.

@bdelpesco 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ram, Thanks for making the effort to get here, and leaving feedback. I hope your monotype portraits are fun & fruitful, and you get hooked on the process! All is well here, and I wish the same for you.

@V6P4R5 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this excellent tutorial. i really valued your comments about using the technique in the classroom and setting up monotype stations

@bdelpesco 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Cynthia, I'm happy to know the tutorial was helpful. Are you an art teacher?

@V6P4R5 6 жыл бұрын

Yes I teach picturebook illustration at ECUAD. Have you seen the picturebook The Crocodile who didn't Like Water by Gemma Merino. www.panmacmillan.com/authors/gemma-merino/the-crocodile-who-didn-t-like-water You can see the monotype before painting if you scroll to the end here gemmamerino.blogspot.ca/2013/02/characterising-little-croc.html I think Janice Nadeau might have illustrated the gorgeous "Harvey" with this technique houseofanansi.com/products/harvey What do you think?

@bonartcf 8 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial and inspiration, something new to try

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Bonnie McBride - I'm glad you liked it - thanks for stopping by!

@michaelandcarolblackburn103 8 жыл бұрын

Loved it Belinda! Thanks.

@bdelpesco 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind compliments. :)

@davidfigueroa8181 7 жыл бұрын

so very cool. I'm very excited to try. thank you

@bdelpesco 7 жыл бұрын

Hi again, David - I'm excited that you're excited to give trace monotypes a try. Come back and let us know how fun your printmaking adventures were, and which art you liked best from your experiments. :)

@anneroberts9431 3 жыл бұрын

Just found this great tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing. During these scary times I have lost my inspiration and will to create. Hopefully I can get started again. I will definitely give it a go. Thank you.

@bdelpesco 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Anne, Thanks for the feedback. Know that I am rooting for you from afar... I've been there many times, and I'm extending a hand to pull you out of the creative void. Come out and play. Your art supplies are missing you. Your hand want to be busy with them. You'll feel soooo much better. Prioritize it.

@anneroberts9431 3 жыл бұрын

@@bdelpesco 💜thank you for taking the time to reply. I will try 🌈

@bdelpesco 3 жыл бұрын

Cheering for you with pompoms and cookies! 🍪

@biffybeans 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! This was an amazingly detailed demo with so many different ways to inspire a creator. Much appreciated. Especially loved the input about listening for the sound of the ink as you are rolling it out. I’m not a big fan of pastels but I bet Neocolor I or II’s would work in a similar fashion.

@bdelpesco 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephanie, I’m glad you found it informative. Yes, the hiss of the ink is a Thing. I wish someone told me that when I first started to make prints! And yes, neocolor I and II works beautifully on monotype, but be mindful of the paper you choose, so it works as well with your color media as it does with your choice of inks. Happy printing!

@Olhamo 3 жыл бұрын

@@bdelpesco The hiss of the ink! ( sounds like a perfect title for a book about all this) When you shared that, I realized we often aren’t conscious we are taking in that kind of information. It’s not just the sound, but the pull of it too, a harmonized overlap of sense perceptions. Suddenly it clicked and made such perfect sense, as if this were something I already knew, that was being awoken. I bet a lot of your viewers have had the same aha.

@beckerabstracts 7 жыл бұрын

My first print was too dark but when I rolled the remaining ink I heard the "hiss". I thought I heard it the first time but it was definitely distinctive the second time so now I can tell if I have too much ink on the plate. This is so much fun! I love not knowing exactly how it will look until you pull the paper. Thanks so much!!

@bdelpesco 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Bridget! I'm so glad you had success with your monotype, and you even heard the "hiss" of the ink! Once you hear it, you know the consistency is just right! But it's hard to explain in words without doing an audible demo. Thanks for the feedback, and happy printing!

@luisaizquierdo6269 5 жыл бұрын

amazing your work, congratulation... I like the technique

@bdelpesco 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Luisa! I hope you have lots of happy printmaking adventures!

@moverstreet1906 8 жыл бұрын

thanks for showing print making without a press. I cannot afford a press and have always wanted ways to print at home other than lino block, which I love. I will be trying all your print making lessons. thank you for the options. I have subscribed to your channel and hope to send you some examples of my art in the future. PLEASE keep up the great channel and suggestions.....I really enjoy your artwork very much

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Hi +M Overstreet - thanks for such a kind note. I hope you have hours of fun, and non-stop grinning success with your experiments in the studio. Happy printing!

@SantieAmery 7 жыл бұрын

Oh I love this! I have been wondering how you do this...been looking at your beautiful art for years and love the moments in time you catch so skillfully and with atmosphere...thank you for sharing this...

@bdelpesco 7 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Thanks so much for this sweet compliment! I'm glad you see the How To, and I hope you give it a try. No drawing skills or press required on this one! Here's to more moments in time! Happy Making!

@SantieAmery 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Belinda!!

@marilynwashburn4480 5 жыл бұрын

I think this is going to be addictive! 😍

@bdelpesco 5 жыл бұрын

I agree! Its so fun! And flexible to make one after the other in so many different variations! Clear the weekend, and the kitchen table! :)

@joanreeseNYCartist 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! beautiful

@bdelpesco 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Joan! Thanks for the compliments! Happy printmaking to you!

@andreamuller8468 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, thank you ♡

@bdelpesco 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, Andrea! Thanks for leaving a kind comment. 💕

@Olhamo 3 жыл бұрын

so many ideas, in such a succinct presentation! beautiful work, also. Only my second video seen of yours. They feel so short, I instantly want to go back and re-view.

@bdelpesco 3 жыл бұрын

Olhamo, Thank you so much! You are very kind, and I hope the view and review leads to a marathon of art-making!

@Olhamo 3 жыл бұрын

@@bdelpesco Oh, I do too! I did just learn the difference between monotype and monoprint, and now I know that the things I have collected, and the frames ( there is surely a better word) I have made from cardboard are for monotype! very good to know the difference. 🙂 learning a lot. Now, the thing is, to jump in.

@paulahaynes6131 3 жыл бұрын

I love this!

@bdelpesco 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Paula! I hope you make one!

@MrGaz987 8 жыл бұрын

great tutorial,,,,enjoyed the video,,,i studied printmaking at collage in my honors degree in fine art ,,,,here in Ireland ,,,,its great to see someone with so much passion for their work

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, +garry dullaghan I hope you dabble in printmaking still... It's a fine way to spend a few evening hours. :)

@MrGaz987 8 жыл бұрын

+Belinda Del Pesco Unfortunately,Belinda,,,i am back on the tools trying to earn a living ,,,the struggling artist syndrome is alive and well here in Ireland,,haha ,,,,,but your videos have gave me a lift and im going to pull a few this weekend ,,,so thanks for the rekindling,,,the print in me haha ,,,,great workshop ,,,,,,

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

+garry dullaghan Print on! :)

@walkingwithin 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I'm so happy. I did this technique at college and loved it so much. However I forgot what it was called and hadn't found anything that came close it. I've been unhappy in my art process this year. Today I am excited again. Wonderful tutorial! Will follow🌀💙🙏

@bdelpesco 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Gaynor! Welcome back to printmaking! I hope you have weeks of fun experimenting and playing with trace monotypes! If you run into any snags, come back and leave a comment. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. All supplies are listed underneath each video in the Show More link. Happy printing!

@walkingwithin 5 жыл бұрын

@@bdelpesco Thanks Belinda, I'm still having fun, haven't stopped since I started 😀😀😀

@bdelpesco 5 жыл бұрын

@@walkingwithin That's the best news I've heard all week! You're a creating machine! Bravo! Keep printing! 🔥🔥🔥

@cslattfri 8 жыл бұрын

This is new to me and I love it. I appreciate that you have provided this information. Not sure where to begin at this point but I think I am going to go to Michael's and look into it. I could see myself doing this. It looks like fun.

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Christine - It really is fun! At Michaels, buy a brayer, ink that dries permanent, so you can paint over it with watercolor without 're-wetting' the ink, some paper, and whatever media you think you'd like to play with on top of your trace monotype. If you have questions along the way, come back and leave them here. Happy printing!

@prisillaspace 8 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Prisilla! Happy printmaking to you!

@karenbailey1475 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Belinda, I have just found your channel and am really enjoying your videos. I have been working in sketch books for awhile now and was wondering how to translate my pen and ink work into works outside the sketch book. Your tutorial on monotype, dry point on Mylar and Perspex seem to be the answer. I love hand colouring my drawings so will enjoy the whole process. Thanks again and I will let you know how I go. Karen

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Hi there, +Karen Bailey ! I'm so glad the videos are helpful! And yes, your sketch books are perfect fodder for monotypes, dry points and even collagraphs! Post your results and let us know if you have any questions!

@maryduval4871 8 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, please keep them coming.I tried this and I have two questions. If I want to try adding two images , as you did here, do you have any tips for choosing these images so that they end up looking "right" together. I am referring to size light ,direction, shadows , things like that. Also I tried both water color paper which didn't seem to pick up enough ink and the thinner paper was too glob Bing and in both cases could not get enough detail. Thanks. You are the only print making channel that. Is worth watching as far as I am concerned.

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Mary! Thanks for the nice compliments. Before starting your monotype, trace your images on tracing paper with a bold pen - a sharpie would work - so you can make adjustments to placement and scale for best composition. And for paper, try using arches cover in the 90lb variety. Happy printing!

@camelliaa9175 6 ай бұрын

Wow 👌

@bdelpesco 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!🤓

@grienecheez 6 жыл бұрын

I believe in D.I.Y art, so this was very inspirational

@bdelpesco 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Ruurd, I'm glad you feel inspired. Have fun with it!

@annemelville-blackburn9390 2 жыл бұрын

This is WONDERFUL! I am thinking of overhauling my watercolor monotype unit for my students, not to mention doing this in my own work. I already work in soft pastel and have been looking for a better way to incorporate monotype and pastel. I LOVE how you have created a spontaneous composition using two images and then have approached the color using watercolor and pastel. One question: It looks like you are putting some layers of pastel. Do you use fixative to help the layers adhere, or has this worked for you without? It looks like your paper has some tooth to it, but I wasn't sure if it is closer to a cold press texture or more of a soft press (in between hot and cold).

@bdelpesco 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Anne - thanks very much for the kind compliments! I’m glad you’re diving into watercolor monotype prints again! This is such a fun - almost frivolous - approach to trace monotype, especially if you have a pile of source photos ready to go. On the pastel, I didn’t use fixative. Just layers, and if the tooth of the paper gets too saturated with pigment, I erase the passage and start again. I think the paper on this was Arches Cover, but I’m not positive. It would work beautifully though! Happy Printing!

@ArtConnect1 5 жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful process. Did you use a cold press or hot press watercolor paper? Would printmaking paper take the watercolor, or other medias just as well! Thank you!

@bdelpesco 5 жыл бұрын

Marie Heb hi there! All the supplies are linked in the Show More section under each video. 🤓 I used Arches Cover for this print, but it’s a little hard to find these days, for some reason. An alternative is 140 Canson watercolor paper. Happy printmaking to you!

@halliedozier8316 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Belinda. thanks for all these high quality instructionals. I have a question, if you use pencils to hand color a print, can you use textured fixative to enhance coloring without compromising the printed portion of a piece? Inquiring minds...

@bdelpesco 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Hallie, I've never used textured fixative. But I don't think you'd need it to - as you say - 'enhance coloring'. The paper I recommend (listed beneath the video window in the show more section) for this type of trace monotype print has enough "tooth" to hold pigment beautifully. Have you tried making and coloring a monotype? Did you have any trouble with the pigments sticking to the paper or the ink?

@halliedozier8316 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Belinda: My problem is when I press the pencil, or pastel (oil or soft) to the image the ink smears. After drying FOREVER! Maybe I am pressing too hard? Or maybe there is a way to brush away any loose bits of ink before coloring. Suggestions?

@mariapellegrino4815 7 жыл бұрын

This is awesome Belinda ! I am going to try this for sure. Can you use water color paper to do this ? Thank you for shearing your fantastic talent :)

@bdelpesco 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Maria, Thanks for stopping by. Yes, you can use watercolor paper, but I'd recommend trying BOTH cold press and hot press, so you can see the big difference in the style of line you'll get when you pull away from the ink. Cold press will have a little texture, and hot press is smooth (if you need a watercolor paper primer, you can download mine here: bit.ly/WCPaper101). Give it a whirl, and let us know how it comes out! Have fun!

@mariapellegrino4815 7 жыл бұрын

Belinda Del Pesco I will let you know and thank you once again :)

@kathykeeslingj2839 2 жыл бұрын

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@pgauthier9 6 жыл бұрын

Would text come out right using this technique? Great tutorial.

@bdelpesco 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Pauline, yes, you could do lettering, with success hinged on the stiffness of your ink, the sizing in your paper, and your letters rendered in reverse. :)

@ElizabethTucker 8 жыл бұрын

fascinating!! Does the ink come in other colors?

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, +Elizabeth Tucker ! Yes, the ink comes in all kinds of colors! 🙂

@jwall6006 8 жыл бұрын

I'm so excited for a new technique. The akua intaglio ink, what do you think is the work time, before it's too dry to trace in? I'll look forward to seeing the next video with colored pencils. I need a lot of practice with pastels. Being left handed I tend to drag colors around before I even notice it. If you have a suggestion other than practice, to stop this I'd love to hear it.

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Jennie Wallick - try using a drawing bridge. It's a wrist-rest that spans across your work surface & keeps your hand suspended above your work. I use one in the Dark Field Monotype video here on my channel - take a look and maybe give that a try.

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

On the dry time for the Akua intaglio ink +Jennie Wallick - while its rolled out on the table, it'll stay wet for days, even weeks depending on your location/humidity levels. Once it's on paper, my prints dry overnight. :)

@markoartist5273 7 жыл бұрын

Great! If I use pastels, Do I have to spray the print after I'm finish? Marco

@bdelpesco 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Marko, You can spray if you'd like; that's a preference rather than a rule. I don't, as it affects the color (darkens) of the pastel, but you can always use a few of your pastels to make a small test swatch in the same colors used on your monotype, and then take it outdoors and spray it to see if you don't mind the color shift.

@randicommand2453 8 жыл бұрын

Neat! Looks easy. Can I use the Speedball waterbased inks I have, or should I use the intaglio ink?

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Randi Command - you can use your Speedball water based inks with a little glycerin to keep them wet, and work fast, because they dry quick. You won't be able to paint the print afterwards, because the inks will re-wet, but you might try pastel over the ink after its dry.

@randicommand2453 8 жыл бұрын

+Belinda Del Pesco Thanks! I've used Speedball inks for years and never realized they lift after they have dried. What in heck have I been doing with them??!!?? Clearly not painting over them. How sad.. 😝

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Well, you can always use dry pigments on your prints,+Randi Command - they're not going any where, so grab a few and have at it. :) Akua inks are owned by Speedball - good products all around. You just have to choose the right stuff for your particular application. Happy printing!

@cindiforeman9585 8 жыл бұрын

I am a big fan of your work - Not sure if you apply fixatif (not in supply list?) What do you use to "fix" the pastel when you are all done?

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Cindi Foreman - thanks for your compliment! I don't use fixative, but I'm sure you can use whatever brands are recommended by your local art supply store, or your favorite pastel art forum online. I hold the art up by a corner, outside, and finger-flick the back of the paper all over to dislodge the loose pigments (downwind). If I store the art flat, I put a sheet of archival velum or drafting film on top before piling anything else on it. When framing, I don't use a matboard - the glass goes right up against the pastel, pinning it in place. I hope that helps. :)

@cindiforeman9585 8 жыл бұрын

+Belinda Del Pesco Thanks so much!!

@ArtConnect1 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Belinda! Thanks for the wonderful lesson! Would 140lbs hot press watercolor paper work as well? What is your paper size? Do you use oil or chalk pastels? If you use chalk pastels, do you apply a finishing touch? Thank you!

@bdelpesco 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Marie! I'm glad you enjoyed the tutorial! You can use watercolor paper, as long as you're using traditional oil-based printmaking inks. If you're using water-wash-up inks, like akua or caligo, they depend on absorbency into the paper in order to dry, and the sizing in watercolor paper blocks absorption. If you're using those inks, try paper like Arches Cover, or Somerset, or BFK Rives. My paper size was 8x7 inches, and I used chalk pastels, but you can use either chalk, or oil. I did not add a fixative. Have so much fun!

@ArtConnect1 4 жыл бұрын

@@bdelpesco thank you for your answer. I did purchase a bottle of graphite akua inks from Amazon, and haven't tried it out yet! Looking forward to it. Can I use the akua ink by itself for printing?

@bdelpesco 4 жыл бұрын

@@ArtConnect1 Yes, you can use the ink all be itself. It's a beautiful color! You can see it in process shots for this dark field monotype of a cat here: www.belindadelpesco.com/printing-a-monotype.html/

@sandraanstiss5322 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. I've watched loads of your art prints. Can you tell me please is the 'cover paper' you mention an American paper? I can't find it in UK.

@bdelpesco 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandra, Did you get notified of a reply to this question? I've answered twice, and it still doesn't show up in the comment replies... 😣

@sandraanstiss5322 3 жыл бұрын

@@bdelpesco no, not as yet Belinda

@bdelpesco 3 жыл бұрын

@@sandraanstiss5322 Very strange.... there's a gremlin somewhere, eating my replies. 3rd try: The paper is Arches Cover, and it's an excellent printmaking paper when you plan to add wet or dry media. There is enough sizing to keep watercolors luminous, and enough tooth to hold colored pencil or pastel. I order it from Amazon: amzn.to/3q0K1lu. You can read more about it from the manufacturer here: legionpaper.com/arches-cover

@sandraanstiss5322 3 жыл бұрын

@@bdelpesco ok, thanks Belinda - just to let you know I've been on your mailing list for some time.

@bdelpesco 3 жыл бұрын

@@sandraanstiss5322 Well, it went through that time, finally! And we've been online buddies for a time, eh? That's very nice. I clink my cup of tea to yours in creativity and friendship. I hope you can find some Arches Cover to try. It's lovely. But if you don't find that exact paper in the UK, look for Arnhem 1618 (distributed by Speedball) or BFK Rives or Somerset papers. They are all quite nice too. Happy printing!

@barbaraziev3972 4 жыл бұрын

Hello again. I’ve been playing with Trace Monotypes as per your instruction, step by step repeatedly thinking I’m missing something. I’ve been very careful with leaning in with my hand while tracing. The end result continues to be too much ink on my print, although my tracing looks great. I’ve reduced the amount of ink because I don’t need a lot on my plate. When testing with my various papers, it comes out nearly perfect. Can you advise please? Do you offer any workshops? Your videos are so professional and with awesome, detail. I’m missing something and don’t know what? Much gratitude.

@bdelpesco 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Barbara, I'm so glad you're diving into trace monotypes (also known as transfer drawing monotypes). It's such a fun and simple printmaking method. If you're getting too much ink around your drawn lines, try blotting the ink before you begin like this: After rolling out the ink you'll draw on, lay a sheet of newsprint or tracing paper over it, and smooth the paper into the ink with a light hand, as though you're brushing crumbs from a table cloth. When you peel the paper from the ink, you should see speckled ink, like static on a tv screen, in the shape of your ink roll-out. Next, lay your printmaking paper on the blotted ink to begin your transfer drawing, and let me know how it works.

@barbaraziev3972 4 жыл бұрын

Belinda Del Pesco will definitely give your suggestion a try. I appreciate your help and will let you know as soon as I’m back in my studio. All my best. ❤️👍

@bdelpesco 4 жыл бұрын

@@barbaraziev3972 That sounds great! Good luck with it. I hope it works! 👍🏼

@wunziesmum 8 жыл бұрын

I have lots of Caligo Safe Wash inks. Can I use them for this exercise please?

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Sally Baker - I've never used Caligo Safe Wash, but I've heard such good things about them, I think it's worth a try! Please come back and let us know how it worked out!

@wunziesmum 8 жыл бұрын

It wasn't the ink that turned out to be a problem. I used some saved off-cuts of Xuan paper ( a very cotton-y Chinese paper) that turned out to be very absorbent. So, I used a few pieces to blot the ink on the perspex first, then did several images. The results were very exciting; the drawings looked like charcoal. When they dry I will use my Prismacolor pencils on them. I took photos but don't know how to attach them to this message.

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Oooooh, I would LOVE to see them! I've only used Xuan paper once, many years ago, and I'll be curious to know if the colored pencil lays down on the fiber nicely without any marring. I hope so! Can you email the images to me? bdelpesco at mac dot com - I'm so glad the process worked for you! Thanks for the update!

@gerriekaychurch658 11 ай бұрын

Can watercolor paper or canva paper be used?

@bdelpesco 11 ай бұрын

Yes you can! I would recommend experimenting with a series of abstract mark making on a set of various paper swatches to see which ones suit you best before diving into a more refined image. It’s fun and informative to test papers this way.

@tiffanyhiller3857 8 жыл бұрын

Love the way you teach, I am a beginner, and do art because I just have to, I love it so much. I am in Australia, where it is easy for me to get this www.derivan.com.au/derivan-products/products.html line of products. When I buy something I want to get the one I can use on a wide variety, they sell a variety of inks, is block ink the most suitable, I'm guessing acrylic ink won't be suitable. Would love to know what you think would be most appropriate for my needs. tfs

@bdelpesco 8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Tiffany Hiller - Since I'm not familiar with that line of inks, it would be best to ask the manufacturer directly. You want ink that doesn't dry too fast, or it will tear your paper when you pull it up from the pigment you roll out. You also want ink that will NOT re-wet after it's dry, so you can use water-based pigments on your monotype, or your linocut (watercolor or gouache, etc.) after it's dry. Good luck! Let us know how you like them if you decide to give that brand a go.

@tiffanyhiller3857 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Belinda.