Francine Perlman Thanks so much, it means a lot to get positive comments like this, I hope you and the class found the technique useful.

John Martlew Thanks for the comment and feedback on this video, hope you get some good results if you give this a try. Thanks for watching, much appreciated.

I agree

Thanks so much for all your positive comments and feedback. I'm back on KZfaq after a longer break than expected, I will look through all comments and try to respond. Just posted a brand new demo video, hope you get to see it.

Dan Tirels only thank you

it worked! This is really lovely, and so accessible.

Thanks for your support and comments, good to know that you enjoy the videos.

Thank you

Thanks for watching. This is a great technique to experiment with and it can get interesting results, I hope you enjoy the process and good luck with your work. Thanks for the positive comments.

Thanks, this is a great technique to explore and the results will improve over time.

Glad you like it! This is such a simple and effective process. Hope it works for you.

Thank you very much for your kind and positive comments.

elfy60 It's a great technique, hope you get some good results !

Let's Make A Mess Today welke kleur voor gezicht verf.

Thank you, glad to have inspired you.

@@DanTirels you have and in the process, I have inspired my daughter to continue with her photography. I did my second today. I love it. I keep finding pictures within pictures.

Hermina Miklos Thanks for the comment.

Joyce Joy your welcome !

Heidi Putschoegl Glad you found it of interest, hope you give it a try. I think it shows that it's not necessary to buy expensive equipment or materials.

Thanks again, Dan Tirels. Believe it or not I already tried it. I'm not yet overwhelmed by my result because my black isn't really black but I really like this technique .... I have to practice!

Thank you! Cheers!

Annie Gunn Thanks

Jenny Hughes Sounds like you have made good use of this demo. Always important to remember not to worry too much about the final outcome, it makes the process more enjoyable and you will always improve. Thanks for watching.

​@@DanTirels thanks to you I had a really fun and productive day today, didn't worry about end result but saw what worked & what didn't (for me), worked until 6pm but didn't want to stop ('just one more...') but had to because was exhausted and hurting. I started with small ones (about A6 size) then finished two A3 and the 3rd A3 has black on and is ready for colours. I don't know how long these oil paints will take to dry on Bristol and Canson Imagine, have to wait and see. I so enjoyed doing them, have learned loads and it's all thanks to you for sharing what you do, inspiring me and giving me confidence to think 'yes, I could maybe do that', making these videos and putting them up here - for those of us who spend a lot of time at home this is wonderful (very good sides of internet) - huge enormous thanks. Got a mega mess to tidy tomorrow though! Been searching for your folding wreck, can't find it on youtube or your website: have you taken it down from everywhere?! I really want to see it again please.

Gabrielle McSharry Thanks, this is a great technique to experiment with and works with different types of paint. I will try to work on an udated version of this demo soon.

Same to you!

Holly Williams I've only just got into the habit of wearing latex gloves when making these prints, it does help. Glad you liked the demo, thanks for watching.

Jenny Hughes Thanks very much, I post more of my work on Facebook, I appreciate your comments.

gay neels Thanks

Inci Lakay Thanks very much for your kind comments and positive response to this demo. I hope you found it helpful. I will try to make an updated version of this as it is over a year since this was made. Try using ordinary oil paint if you can't get the oilbars.

Louise Zanghellini It's a very simple technique and you can get some fantastic results, larger scale pieces work well and I hope you get some good results.

Andrea Müller Thanks !

Gracias

Iago B Thanks for making me aware of this, It's something that I've only just discovered and can see how this video in particular has those qualities. I do prefer them without music or commentary and I've had comments about this before.

I just call it working without distracting noise.

Paula Steffen Thanks very much

Michael Crumpton , oh, it’s DEFINITELY a ‘mono’ print! Tee kewl!

Likewise Michael. Just a sngle pass on the print paper is how I was shown.

Kat McGee, please explain.

"The monoprint is a form of printmaking where the image can only be made once, unlike most printmaking which allows for multiple originals." [The Tate] It's nothing to do with single colour, or single pass. Each monoprint is as unique as an oil painting: no exact copies or editions possible.

Thank you Paul.but a single pass would be unique as it would be the sole or only one. Maybe single pass is not the right word to use. My monoprint was what I painted on a tile and took a print of it.

Rosy Townsend I always find that a distraction when I watch demos, it seems unnecessary to describe what your doing ! Thanks for watching.

doveliz12 I think that would be a great idea, I suppose it would be messy but as long as you protected the finished work (cling film maybe) I can see this working, you could even incorporate elements from the landscape (leaves, grass etc) I will try and film a demo of this, Thanks for the idea.

@@DanTirels I can't wait to try this outside, thank you so much for your reply. I've been wanting to do this for ages. Looking forward to your demo. Love what you do.

merrilees moran yes that works with 3 - 4 colours start with light colour leave black last

justasillygirl no its just a piece of recycling of a plastic bags

Thank you, good to know you found the demo interesting. No need to fix the drawing, oil bars are different than oil pastels.

cloudhand0 I don't think it works with acrylics or other water based mediums unless you used a retarder to slow the drying process. Silkscreen mediums may work.

Okay, thanks for answering. Since I asked, I found out about Akua Intaglio water-based printing inks that apparently don't dry fast, so I might try them.

Victoria-Menna Perez The oilbars can take a few days to completely dry but you could work over them. I've not done this but I've worked over acrylic paint and sometimes recycled old work by printing over.

The oil bar used in this demo is made with wax and is quite different from the oil pastels which are quite greasy and do not dry completely, I haven't used pastels for this technique but you can work with ordinary oil paint. Thanks for watching.

@@DanTirels Fantastic, thank you so much for replying!

There is no need to apply any varnish or spray with a fixative. The print will be dry in a few days.

Dan Tirels thank you for your response! thanks to you i’ll try monoprinting for the first time

That's a great idea and one that I have been thinking about making a demo video about exploring the use of alternative matreials. I remember doing something similar when I was at art school, the challenge to create without paint or brushes. I remember using coffee, spices, sauces etc. Thanks for watching the videos I hope they help.

merrilees moran I get them on eBay these are Windsor and Newton (loads of colours)

Dan Tirels will oil pastels also work?

User123321 Most of the materials used are just recycled. The cardboard is just scrap and the transfer sheet is made from a plastic bag. The oilbar is a Windsor and Newton (Mars black) but you can use oil paint. The paper is smooth cartridge.

M.giselli H. It's not charcoal but Winsor and Newton oilbar. Available in various colours, a bit expensive but this technique also works with oil paint.

I have tried this but it doesn't feel right to talk while I work and some people have told me they like the silence and no music.

It isn't really needed when working on paper but I would always apply a couple of coats of a matt varnish spray when I work on canvas.

The plastic is biodegradable bags and I use an oil stick for this. You will fin an e-book version of my book on my website dantirels.co.uk

Yes always re-use them, keep a selection like a set of brushes just wipe when finished and store flat between grease-proof paper.

@@DanTirels Oh, I will retrieve some of them from the trash, got some more bags today to use, this clever technique is working out very well, thanks for the replay and for your vids!!

No its plastic, try recycled bags or bin liners.

Just allow to dry (takes about 2 days) store with tissue paper between each work. Doesn't need spraying or sealing.Thanks for watching.

@@DanTirels thank you, Sir!

If you use a heavyweight paper (220gsm) it should be OK. I don't use any thinner and apply very thin layers of paint.

Sam Easton I find that oil based pastels or even just thin layers of oil paint work best.

It is just a recycled plastic bag.

Спасибо. Белые части сделаны из рваной бумаги, чтобы остановить краску. Вы можете использовать газету. Надеюсь это поможет. Спасибо за просмотр.

I don't think that would work correctly with this process, the oil bars are a mix of paint and wax and act a bit like fast drying oil paint.

This is just a black oil bar.

@@DanTirels Thank you

There is no need to fix this, just allow to dry.

Use a heavyweight paper (200gsm) cartridge paper is good or a smooth card.

@@DanTirels Oh, I am sorry, this is a misunderstanding. I forgot to mention which paper I mean. I mean the thin paper which you you use to print on the other paper.

D G Thanks for the comments glad you liked it. I've recently tried acrylic paint mixed with silkscreen medium (this makes it thicker and slows the drying time) You can also use ordinary oil paint in thin layers. I will upload some more demos soon. Thanks

@@DanTirels do you think oils pastels would work - I mean, I ought to (will!) experiment myself, but typically strapped for time lesson planning!

I havent tried this with oil pastels so I'm not sure about that, I have a feeling they would be too soft, the oilbars contain wax so I think thats why they work. The oilbars are very expensive so I would recommend using the oil paint shown in some of the recent demos. I hope this helps, thanks for watching the videos. @@sunnyslugs

I use a lot of recycled plastic in my work, always good to make use of waste. Try carrier bags or bin liners.

@@DanTirels Thanks. Good idea to recycle. Try to keep the plastic down around here but I'm sure I'll find some. BTW I love your work and really appreciate your videos.

Kat McGee It's just plastic from recycled carrier bag. (you can even re-use this again after cleaning with white spirit)

No the pain transfer sheet is recycled plastic