Spent a very long but happy day at Swansea Print Workshop, working with a talented group of artists to produce a body of monotypes, which we hope will form the basis of a portfolio to go to the USA in the Autumn. I based mine on a drawing I did of husb when we visited Berlin a couple of winters ago. He was wrapped up warm in a well-padded bright yellow jacket and I drew him in a tiny sketchbook on the Berlin Metro on our way to visit the Stasi museum. We’re such a jolly couple.He’s a real gent and always stands for ladies, so I get a lot of opportunity on public transport to sketch him from below, looking straight up his nose.
It’s not a flattering angle but I don’t like doing straightforward portraits; I like quirky. The monotype process created two unique pieces, one full-colour and one ‘ghost’. They are oil pigment (litho / relief ink) onto BFK Rives 250 gsm handmade paper, 15cms square. For a geeky explanation of the process, please visit my website. I am a geek. You have been warned 😀
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You’re so well travelled Rosie, cool monotype! Russell
Thanks Russell. I’m making up for lost time – hardly travelled at all when I was younger.
Wow…I’m impressed. Especially like the color scheme….Outstanding.
Thank you. It’s all down to the model 😀
Ah Rosie, you’ve done it again. Another incredible monotype! I really like the ghost of this one. Great perspective too! Looking forward to what the others have created. Will you be sharing their work?
Thanks Gale. Yes, I’ll get them all turned round the irght way and share them later 🙂
excellent!
Absolutely love this.. it’s most excellent !
Thanks Helen. It’s the first time I’ve done a monotype portrait from a drawing, I’ve always used photos in the past.