There’s nothing scarier than a blank canvas….and an empty paintbrush. I’m a leeeelte bit afraid of painting. I’d like to call myself an artist but I failed ‘painting’ in high school, and that has stuck with me. (It was more due to the fact that I didn’t follow the panel layout ‘criteria’ than the lack of skill set.) Also I like to draw, and so when I pick up a paintbrush I tend to ‘draw’ with my brush – fine lines and controlled colour application. I yearn to be able to create colourful pieces filled with freedom to put on my walls. So I have been pushing my comfort zones and trying different ways to get colour onto canvas and just enjoy the process of MAKING without the fear of failure (did I mention I am a perfectionist?). I have tried to free up my hand and let go of so much control by making ‘monoprints’. I love, love LOVE printmaking. Because you never know exactly what the end result will be and I think this helps the perfectionist in me (‘hey – I couldn’t help that particular result – It wasn’t me! It was the printing method!’). Here’s what I did to create a monoprint ‘abstract’ painting: (Hover your mouse to read the captions) I plan to overlay some of these with other pieces of printed paper (think collage – again pushing my comfort zone) and to allow myself to get hold of a pen (and control –lol) again and doodle all over the top. Here are some other mono abstract 'paintings' I have created to give you an idea: Can you do this with kids? – absoluuutely! Finger painting anyone? So much fun (and yeah messy, sorry)! Kids love the ‘what’s it going to look like’ anticipation that printmaking brings. So there ya go! Give it a go - don't expect a masterpiece but just enjoy the process, and give up the need for perfection and play! I would love to see some of your abstract monoprints - please do come join the Creative and Calm Mumma's facebook group and share!
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