This is one of the coolest techniques I've ever seen -- totally therapeutic to watch you (as I would imagine it is to do it as well) -- you have such a light touch -- and thank you again for the silence . . .
Dan, in this period of lockdown, isolation and loneliness, painting has been a big consolation for me. I love the way you are quietly creating beauty and it makes me want to try this technique right away. Thank you so much!
A beautiful set of mini monoprints! Lovely mark making and shape and colour combination. Great compositions in themselves, but as you say, good starting points for paintings. Thank you so much for sharing your techniques and creativity Dan.
Thanks for all the positive comments and reaction to this demo, I'm pleased that it is providing inspiration and influences people to give the techniques a try. I'm updating my channel and trying to improve the content and have set myself the challenge of uploading a new video every day this month. (July)
Lovely piece, when you first put the black on I flinched but you kept on and it finished beautifully! The friend of Gerda Lipski did a video with your technique , not a patch on yours for sure, still homage for the master
Thanks for the feedback. It really is interesting seeing how the pieces develop, I'm always surprised when I remove the transfer sheet, it isn't always successful ( I just dont film those ! ) Thanks for watching.
Is it posible to use acrylic paint? I’m working digita with photo and mixing pictures, both from nature and my clumsy scrabbled, I’m also colourblind, but realy want to try this method, but I have no experience with paint, oil or acrylic. Thanks and take care 😎😊
Yes this will also work with acrylic paint, but because of the faster drying times it might help to use a retarder which will slow this down. Hope it works and thanks for watching.
Hello Dan, I tried the same multi-window method but the oil paint is completely deposited on the first pass. I don't have enough to file a second or third time.... How do you do it? Special oil very greasy that dries slowly? Other? Thank you. Thank you.
Just use as much paint as you need for each pass of colour, spread paint thin on the transfer sheet then when the paint is used simply apply more paint. Hope this helps.
@@DanTirels yes thanks Dan i'll try again with differents kind of transfer sheets and then i will post the first monoprint i'll be proud of. (I have to say... that my (chinese) oil paint is not real quality...
I know you must have show us how to make the window and the frames at some point. Is there a place on the internet where I can find that tutorial? Thank you as usual for an inspired lesson
Hi Dan, thank you so much for sharing your mono printing processes! Your works are incredible, and love your videos. Question for you: I am curious what the paper/surface is that you spread out the ink on and then use for drawing on? It looks almost like a velum or wax paper....but then not. Sorry if you have that info posted somewhere I've watched a few of your videos and haven't found it though. EDIT: Is it a plastic bag?? I was just reading your comments on this video for process and see you said the transfer sheet is a recycled plastic bag? So cool!!
Hi Dan I love your techniques! Have tried some of them for myself and I love it. I also use oils but am a little concerned about the oil paint on paper, will it eventually damage it? I have got some lovely prints and would like them to remain beautiful for many years. Thanks.
That is a good question and it is an important consideration when using oil paints on paper. I always recommend using good quality paints (which have less oil in them) and work on a heavyweight paper or card that is at least 200gsm You can use a mixed media paper or try one that is made especially for using with oil paints. I have work that is at least 10 years old and there is very little signs of age, except the oil can cause yellowing of the paper and the colours can become duller. You can spray paper with a primer which would eliminate this. The fast drying oil paints are excellent for use on paper and I have just begun to work with these. Hope this helps.
@@DanTirels thank you so much for your reply. By quick drying, do you mean alkyds or water mixable oils? Aha! Just seen your latest video and I saw an alkyd being used so the question is now answered!
I’ve just found your channel through a “mono print”search and I am very excited and inspired by your work. It all looks so effortless and yet I presume you make it look this way by being very experienced. I wonder do you know where the lines should go when you use the biro/pencil or are they totally random? Thank you so much for the inspiration.
Mesmerizing, meditative and inspirational. The quietness with only the sound of scratchy paper is very peaceful. I can't wait to try it.
love the peacefulness of watching you work.
This is one of the coolest techniques I've ever seen -- totally therapeutic to watch you (as I would imagine it is to do it as well) -- you have such a light touch -- and thank you again for the silence . . .
Dan, in this period of lockdown, isolation and loneliness, painting has been a big consolation for me. I love the way you are quietly creating beauty and it makes me want to try this technique right away. Thank you so much!
Thank you. I am so pleased to know that the videos help. Hope you get some good results.
Unique and very inspiring. I'm in awe !!! thank you so much for sharing with us !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love this. I also like that there was no background music.
I am loving this channel! Thank you for all the inspiration!
You are so welcome!
Absolutely fantastic technique. It’s so good of you to share this with others. Many thanks.
Love all the videos that I have watched - thank you!
You are so welcome!
A beautiful set of mini monoprints! Lovely mark making and shape and colour combination. Great compositions in themselves, but as you say, good starting points for paintings. Thank you so much for sharing your techniques and creativity Dan.
Thanks for the feedback and positive comments, hope you get some good results if you try this for yourself. Thanks for watching.
I am fascinated when watching your work, you make it look so easy!
Thank you for this amazing demo, Dan! I was mesmerized watching. I love the finished piece!
Thank you Dan, opening up so many possibilities
This was amazing to watch. Excellent piece! Thank you for sharing your talents.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing!! I love your art making 😍
Thank you so much 😀
Brilliant work
Another beautiful work of art !
It's amazing to watch how the piece develops with each of your touches. Thanks again for sharing !
Thanks for this monoprint, it is very beautifull!!
So glad you're back to doing more of these. I love them and the quiet, peaceful art you do!
I love how you use slow, fine precision to achieve such a free result.
This is a good technique to experiment with. Thanks for watching.
Another stunning work. I so enjoy watching your monoprints come together. Thanks for sharing. 🧡
Thank you Dan! You make ealy cool art and I’m so inspired of your work, and thanks for expaining it so well! A wery big hug from Trondheim, Norway 👍👍👍
Thank you so much 😀
Using the wax paper as a transfer is such a great idea. End result looks great btw.
Thanks for sharing this btw...I really enjoy the meditative qualities of you doing this process, and just having the quiet.
Thé panels make a wonderful fine art print!!!
Another wonderful monoprint Dan. This one is stunning. ❣️
I love this multi pane style of painting, thank you for sharing!
Great art
Like your approach to the random its spontaneous yet controlled
Great, very helpful on techniques.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks once again...I love how you make your art so affordable. X
Very beautiful to watch
Thank you very much!
Wow! This is incredible, Dan!
Wow! That was really cool. Will def give this a go. Keep up the great work. :)
Excellent!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you so much for sharing your process exciting results.
I am always on the search to find a great shape. I believe your exercise is a method for finding shapes (among other things)
you have inspired me (yet again); now I must do this...my version of this. I hope it turns out as good as yours. Thanks!
These are fantastic
Merci de partager Have many pleasure to follow you ! Will Wait your Liste
Wow! Just wow!
Stunning thank you so much
1 of my favorites!
Thanks
GREAT day of doing it!!!!!! THANKS so MUCH
Thanks for all the positive comments and reaction to this demo, I'm pleased that it is providing inspiration and influences people to give the techniques a try. I'm updating my channel and trying to improve the content and have set myself the challenge of uploading a new video every day this month. (July)
Thanks!fantastic!!!
Glad you liked it!
and of course, I love dreaming into the finished work!!
Fantastic!
Was the best, beautiful, looks like Manuel Felguerez
Lovely piece, when you first put the black on I flinched but you kept on and it finished beautifully! The friend of Gerda Lipski did a video with your technique , not a patch on yours for sure, still homage for the master
Thanks for the feedback. It really is interesting seeing how the pieces develop, I'm always surprised when I remove the transfer sheet, it isn't always successful ( I just dont film those ! ) Thanks for watching.
THIS IS FASCINATING....HAVE YOU EVER WORKED IN A PRINTSHOP OR AS A LITHOGRAPH???
No, I work as an artist mainly sculpture and painting.
Waaoo!!! Fantastic ❤
Hi do you varnish all your works and how? THX for sharing us your interesting work
Not if the work is on paper, only canvas or wooden panel. I use an acrylic varnish spray.
can you buy the template that you used anywhere? Great video. really inspiring.
Grazie . Interessante!!!!
Love it!
Love it, so so cool
Is it posible to use acrylic paint? I’m working digita with photo and mixing pictures, both from nature and my clumsy scrabbled, I’m also colourblind, but realy want to try this method, but I have no experience with paint, oil or acrylic. Thanks and take care 😎😊
Yes this will also work with acrylic paint, but because of the faster drying times it might help to use a retarder which will slow this down. Hope it works and thanks for watching.
Hello Dan, I tried the same multi-window method but the oil paint is completely deposited on the first pass. I don't have enough to file a second or third time.... How do you do it? Special oil very greasy that dries slowly? Other? Thank you. Thank you.
Just use as much paint as you need for each pass of colour, spread paint thin on the transfer sheet then when the paint is used simply apply more paint. Hope this helps.
@@DanTirels yes thanks Dan i'll try again with differents kind of transfer sheets and then i will post the first monoprint i'll be proud of. (I have to say... that my (chinese) oil paint is not real quality...
I know you must have show us how to make the window and the frames at some point. Is there a place on the internet where I can find that tutorial? Thank you as usual for an inspired lesson
I haven't filmed a demo of this but the easiest way is to take a square piece of card and draw around it, repeat as many time as needed.
Thank you
Hi Dan, thank you so much for sharing your mono printing processes! Your works are incredible, and love your videos.
Question for you: I am curious what the paper/surface is that you spread out the ink on and then use for drawing on? It looks almost like a velum or wax paper....but then not. Sorry if you have that info posted somewhere I've watched a few of your videos and haven't found it though.
EDIT: Is it a plastic bag?? I was just reading your comments on this video for process and see you said the transfer sheet is a recycled plastic bag? So cool!!
Yes that's correct, try experimenting with different types of plastic. Good to know you enjoyed the demo. Hope you give this a try.
Hi Dan I love your techniques! Have tried some of them for myself and I love it. I also use oils but am a little concerned about the oil paint on paper, will it eventually damage it? I have got some lovely prints and would like them to remain beautiful for many years. Thanks.
That is a good question and it is an important consideration when using oil paints on paper. I always recommend using good quality paints (which have less oil in them) and work on a heavyweight paper or card that is at least 200gsm You can use a mixed media paper or try one that is made especially for using with oil paints. I have work that is at least 10 years old and there is very little signs of age, except the oil can cause yellowing of the paper and the colours can become duller. You can spray paper with a primer which would eliminate this. The fast drying oil paints are excellent for use on paper and I have just begun to work with these. Hope this helps.
@@DanTirels thank you so much for your reply. By quick drying, do you mean alkyds or water mixable oils? Aha! Just seen your latest video and I saw an alkyd being used so the question is now answered!
Could you make a video showing how to make the mask?
th-cam.com/video/xktd2S41_KU/w-d-xo.html
This is one of my earlier demos showing how to cut a mask.
fan-tastic. =-)
Magnifique
ik hou van deze techniek, eenvoudig en toch mooi, maar ik vind het prima op 11:20.
Heel erg bedankt voor je positieve reacties. Ik hoop dat je geïnspireerd bent door deze video.
Hi Dan-do you do anything with the lovely bits of painty cardboard?
I try not to throw anything away, you can keep using these shapes in other work, just lay out flat to let them dry so they don't stick together.
Dan, what paper do you use?
Cartridge paper (220gsm) Heavyweight paper is best or try a multimedia type paper made for oils or acrylics.
@@DanTirels Thank you!
would this work with acrylic paint as well or is that too thin?
It can work but try using a retarder to slow drying time.
This is kinda cool
What paper do you use to print on please?
I use a heavyweight cartridge paper or 220gsm smooth card.
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Wow
I’ve just found your channel through a “mono print”search and I am very excited and inspired by your work. It all looks so effortless and yet I presume you make it look this way by being very experienced. I wonder do you know where the lines should go when you use the biro/pencil or are they totally random? Thank you so much for the inspiration.
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