With this sunset sky monotype painting, I wanted to capture the swirling movement of clouds through delicate mark-making and translucent colours. I called it Light Show as I felt that the trees were witnessing a spectacular display from the changing light and clouds formations. There may be a nod to Van Gogh's swirling Starry Night!
 
A monotype is a one-off hand-made print, just as unique as a painting. I used rollers and dabbers to spread out ink on a smooth plastic board then made marks with a cloth and other tools. The ink was transferred to the paper using a hand-operated printing press. I built up layers of over-lapping colous by printing several times. I also used paper stencils to make the crisp edges. You can watch a video of me making a monotype like this one.
 
Available framed, mounted or unmounted
 
Framed option: The frame is solid oak, just beautiful natural wood 3cm (front) x 2cm (side). Black frame with similar dimensions also available. It has an acid free double window mount and art glass for UV protection and greatly reduced reflections. Ready to hang with d-rings and string attached. Carefully packed for delivery by specialist art/antiques courier. UK only shipping £65
 
Mounted option: it comes with an acid free double mount and backing board. Cellophane wrapped and carefully flat-packed in a strong cardboard box. UK only shipping £15.
 
Unmounted option: It comes wrapped in tissue and plastic. Flat packed for UK and rolled in a wide strong tube for international. UK shipping £15