Mono print

For the mono print, it was a simple technique. The materials used follows as; Sheets of paper, Roller & Ink.

Started by choosing my design by cutting out shapes from the pieces of paper I had, next spreading ink across the sheets of A3 to create a layer on top which then I used the shapes which were cut out to create a pattern on the exterior of the ink by laying it on top. Afterwards I got a blank sheet laid it on top of the ink & used the roller to press the sheet down to leave a pattern I’ve created, which the outcome was many different shapes & that was the final piece.

Harry Bertoia & Orna Feinstein have used mono print in their work, I had no doubts about myself finalising my piece, as it was most of all fun and involved lots of creativity.

                                                          

Stencil

With the stencil piece I did I got a copy of a stencil, with the same technique used in mono printing, except with sheets of paper, ink & the stencil alone, I placed the stencil on of the ink to create a template which all I needed to do next is roll a blank paper on top for the stencil to duplicate the image which is on the stencil. I found this piece particularly fun as I was able to duplicate an original art from a stencil provided.

Banksy uses this type of technique in his art.

Styrofoam

This technique was exciting, to start off I had a piece of Styrofoam which I used a pencil to mainly mould a design/pattern onto it but just before cutting forward I did plann for the design, which the design was sketched out on a blank paper before carving it into the Styrofoam. Similar technique to linoprint, I spread the ink across the Styrofoam piece & to imprint the design onto a blank page. The design is similar to a stamp.

A Malaysian artist called Cheeming Boey uses this method.

Lino Print

To start off this piece required a lot of attention, from chiselling out the linen to create a pattern or design. Required a lot of force as compared to the other prints such as mono print & stencil, this technique requires focus but however it uses the same materials used in mono printing & stencils which is ink. Same method with ink, except I spread the ink across the lino print ive created & lay it on a blank sheet to duplicate the design onwards.

I found this type of art/technique competitive as patience was needed & it devours time.

Pablo Picasso uses this technique.