Choosing Colour in Printmaking - Experimental Monoprinting

Explore the importance of color in printmaking and learn experimental monoprinting techniques in this 23-minute tutorial. Discover how to achieve optimal results by experimenting with different ink combinations to create abstract monoprints. Follow along as the instructor demonstrates the process, from cutting out design elements and mixing color palettes to arranging plates and printing multiple layers. Learn to work with various materials including intaglio inks, perspex sheets, and printmaking paper. Gain insights into using transparency and rearranging designs for unique effects. Perfect for printmakers looking to expand their color knowledge and experimental techniques.

Introduction
Explaining the process
Cutting out design elements
Mixing the colour palette
Rolling out Primrose Yellow and inking up the back plate
Rolling out Violet and inking up the design piece
Mixing and rolling out the mid-tone
Inking up the second design element with mid-tone ink
Arranging the plate
Printing
Mixing the transparent dark tone + extender
2nd phase of printing
Rearranging the design for the 2nd run
Printing the rearranged design
Explaining the final, transparency phase
Preparing and implementing the transparent plate
Printing the transparent plate
End Discussion