Learn to paint and print with Julia and Gail Ayres

Watch Julia and Gail Ayres as they demonstrate new methods of print making with monotype. This much anticipated new art instructional video, Painterly Printmaking with Monotype is now available on DVD from Creative Catalyst Productions. [continued…]

Painterly Printmaking with Monotype

Featuring masters of print makering Julia and Gail Ayres, this instructional video shows you clean and simple techniques to work with a wide selection of materials.

Akua Kolor inks permit extended working time and non-toxic clean up. The Ayres' press-free techniques and non-toxic materials make this accessible to first-time printmakers of all ages.

The DVD demonstrations include both additive and reductive monotype techniques. You will see multiple plate drops and use of stencils. The process incorporates multiple plate drops and stencils. You also see how to use a PinPress and Akua Kolor inks – tools that were not available when Julia's book, recognized as a must-have for all painterly printmakers, was released.

The DVD was filmed with 4 cameras so you can see exactly how it's done.

The 14" hand printing roller Createx distributed is no longer available. GaleForce Graphics, (Gail Ayers' business name) manufactures PinPress rollers which have similar precisely machined rollers, but feature all metal construction so do not have the problems associated with the plastic endpieces of the Createx roller which wore unevenly and stopped rolling easily. PinPresses (the ones used in the video) come in two lengths--18.5" and 24.5" . These are available through McClain's Printmaking, Graphic Chemical and Ink, Takach Press, Rostow & Jung, and GaleForce Graphics.

Gail Ayers may be contacted directly at : gail_ayres@galeforcegraphics.com.