Original artwork description:

I had a lot of fun with this one, trying to find that perfect balance between softness and energy. The ink has a mind of its own, which is both exciting and slightly terrifying—I never quite know what I’ll get until I peel back the paper. I worked with delicate, wispy marks to shape the clouds, keeping things loose and spontaneous. The horizon line is just enough to anchor the whole thing without getting in the way of all that sky. It’s one of those pieces that came together in a way I wasn’t expecting, which always feels like a small victory!

A monotype is a one-off hand-made print, just as unique as a painting. I used rollers and dabbers to spread out ink on a smooth plastic board then made marks with a cloth and other tools. The ink was transferred to the paper using a hand-operated printing press. I built up layers of over-lapping colours by printing several times. I use paper stencils to make the crisp edges.

This piece will be supplied with pencil marks showing where to place a window mount to cover the edges.

Unmounted: It comes wrapped in tissue and plastic. It's dispatched rolled in a wide strong tube, suitable for international shipping with FedEx.

Materials used:

Oil-based artist quality ink on Rives BFK cotton rag paper

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