Experimental Illustration with India Ink and Acrylics
Painting techniques: monotype with Indian ink 1
A course by Elisa Talentino , Illustrator
About the video: Painting techniques: monotype with Indian ink 1
Overview
“In this lesson, I will teach you the basics of the monotype: an artistic technique that is halfway between painting and engraving. The image is painted on a waterproof surface and, while the ink is still wet, the painted part is placed on a sheet of paper to transfer the design. In this way, it will be easy and fun to get original graphic effects. For this technique, we will use the gel tablet. If you don't have one, you can work with acetate.”
In this video lesson Elisa Talentino addresses the topic: Painting techniques: monotype with Indian ink 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Experimental Illustration with India Ink and Acrylics. Create stunning illustrations with unconventional materials and find your own style using alternative painting techniques.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. we will explore the monotype. an artistic technique lying between painting and The term monotype comes from Greek: 'monos' means one. and 'typos' means image. indicating that with a single print. an artist creates an image. Using a matrix. we produce just one print. a solitary image. This method entails painting on a non-absorbent surface. such as glass. to create the artwork. The process involves painting on a non-absorbent surface like plexiglass. ceramic. or another waterproof material. and then transferring the image while the ink remains wet onto a paper sheet. or anoth...”
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Course summary for: Experimental Illustration with India Ink and Acrylics
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Fine Arts, Traditional illustration
Elisa Talentino
A course by Elisa Talentino
Elisa Talentino is an Italian illustrator specialized in the publishing field. Driven by her passion for decorative prints, she devotes most of her creative energy to making artwork using monotype and screen printing. Her illustrations are a combination of her two biggest interests: painting and literature. She has worked for major Italian publishing companies like Mondadori, Einaudi, and Il Corriere and her illustrations have appeared in international newspapers such as The New York Times and The Washington Post.
She has twice been awarded a gold medal by 3x3 magazine, a prestigious New York publication devoted to contemporary illustration, and has had her work showcased at major international events like the Bologna Children's Book Fair in 2015 and the Society of Illustrators Annual Exhibition in 2019 and 2020. She has also published numerous books including Quando il mondo era tutto azzurro, released by Topipittori in 2020.
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