Janet Austin has an MA in printmaking and is skilled in lithography, etching, woodblock and monotype printing.
The Nature Series of prints are monotypes, made from painting and rolling ink on a non-absorbent surface such as plexiglass. The image is transferred to the paper with a press. The artist reworks areas of the plate between the first and second printings so each print is unique.
The Portrait Series are monoprints of pets and children created using photographs or children’s drawings. The essential lines are redrawn onto a plexiglass plate, inked and transferred to paper on a hand printing press. To emphasize the personality of the subject one revealing detail is added in color.
The final edition includes up to five prints, each one a little different from the other due to the hand painted nature of the colored ink.
If you are Interested in a personalized portrait Contact Janet for information and pricing.
Portrait Series
Sammy
Monoprint
10” x 8”
Sammy 2
Monoprint
10” x 8”
Racer 1
Monoprint
5” x 7”
Racer 2
Monoprint
7
” x 7”
Wazee
Monoprint
7” x 9”
Elsie
Monoprint
8” x 10”
Fern
Monoprint
8” x 11”
Tank
Monoprint
6” x 9”
Ava
Monoprint
6” x 9”
Nature Series
Prairie Life
Monotype
18 ½” x 17 ½”
Three Butterflies
Monotype
18 ½” x 17 ½”
Dragonflies
Monotype
18 ½” x 17 ½”
Grassland
Monotype
18 ½” x 17 ½”
