Monotypes, Standard & Silk Screen Series

To create her acrylic screen prints Louise uses a special technique rather different from standard silk-screen printing. Her method uses no stencils and the image cannot be reproduced in multiples. Instead, acrylic ink is applied freehand to a screen, all the colors at once, and pulled through the screen one time. The ink is then discarded. Each print is a monotype - an original, one-of-a-kind piece. It is difficult to make very large pieces because the acrylic ink dries quickly and must be wet pulled through the screen while wet. To be successful at this process, the artist must be able to work quickly and confidently.