In 2004 I started using printmaking and casting techniques to capture the intricate beauty of plants around us. I also draw or paint most days and have done all my life, however in January 2023 I broke my wrist which meant I couldn’t draw….😲
So I decided to concentrate on one of the only things I could still do, Monoprinting where a single image is taken from the ink coated plant. I began printing as many of the plants around me as I could to create a sort of nature journal or herbarium, it has been a springboard for research, which I have loved. I have discovered so many new plants and their historical uses and symbolic meanings, best of all I have deepened my understanding and knowledge of the delicately balanced ecosystem in which I live.
I hope you are enjoying following along, if you have any queries I am always happy to help. If you would like to try this there is a step by step booklet, a list of materials and now an online tutorial www.impression...
Many of my monoprints (those that don’t go into my nature journal) are available, if you see something you like please do contact us.
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