On Monotype.

Throughout the last couple of years I have been fascinated by printmaking, specifically the methods + materials.

I now realize that I have to give loads of credit to my wonderful high school teacher, Mrs. Katalin V. Stazer, I will always cherish her wisdom and her refreshing guidance. It was Katalin who first introduced me to the monotype process; although at that time I had no idea what a wonderful tool she had just bestowed upon me. From then on, it wasn’t until my studies at CCA that I was re-introduced to this printmaking process. Thesis was in many ways the return to what had initially inspired me to enroll in design school.

Today, life after school has shown me a couple of things. One of which is that illustration has become my passion. Secondly, is that the length of time it takes to complete a commissioned illustration depends on several factors: the number of illustrations, the complexity of each, and the responsiveness of the clients approval. I understand how important it is to meet deadlines, and I always do everything I can to ensure this. Although for a long time now I have struggled with being able to incorporate printmaking techniques into my professional work, I have found that it is possible and I have found interesting solutions. The only difference is that I finally understand that it is always going to be an ongoing experimentation with no real conclusion.

In short, this is a very quick look at how I have been using the process of Monotype in my illustrations.

[Monotype]: a single impression created through spontaneity and experimentation.

This is in no means traditional monotype but my version thereof.

I. Initial Registry.