Monotypes, dry point etchings and gyotaku fish prints can be found in this gallery.
Monotypes are one of a kind prints done on a plexiglas plate with printing inks, a plate, special printmaking papers, and a press. Layers are added with different colors, masks, stencils, and paintings.
Dry point, intaglio prints, are made with a plexiglass plate that has been "etched" with an etching needle, inked, wiped, and printed with a press. These plates can make up to 4 or 5 nice prints before they start looking flat and lifeless.
The fish prints are done using real fish on traditional papers and non traditional papers. The chops used are my name, success, and happiness.
Helen's Originals showcases abstract acrylic mixed media, printmaking with monotypes, dry point and gyotaku, figurative collage, and informative blog entries.
