Multi Colour monoprints with templates

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Thanks for watching and all the positive comments and feedback for these demo videos, it's really appreciated.
Title : Artificial Person 2019 (monoprint)
14" × 14" Oil paint on 160gsm card
Method : The first template is used as a guide for the foundation colours. The transfer sheet is a simple piece of plastic (recycled plastic bag) onto which a thin layer of oil paint is spread. Always try to use good quality paint, and don't use any thinners. For this work I've used Daler Rowney Georgian oil paint ( but other good quality brands are available)
As with most of these monoprints the templates are used as a guide to the composition, the final finish of each print is all hand crafted and the paint carefully blended to add texture, tone and depth to each piece. Takes a little practice and care should be taken when applying the different paint layers, it can be easy to use too much, thin layers work best.
Colours used
Daler Rowney Georgian oil paint :
For the base colours
Flesh Tint
Cadmium Lemon
Cadmium Orange
Cadmium Deep Red
Raw Sienna
Crimson Lake
For the top layer (mixed)
Prussian Blue
Vandyke Brown
TOP TIP : This can be a messy process and if you are using oil paint regularly I would advise you to ALWAYS wear latex gloves (or similar)
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Set of 10 22ml tubes of Daler Rowney Georgian oil paint.
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[@13morningstar13]

Great templates! The background music was a fun choice for the subject and entertainment, which is very interesting. Thanks again.

[@artshaman]

Just....."WOW!" Thank you for sharing your process!

[@hankapatkova3511]

Super .To je úžasný .Jste frajer , který umí .Přeji mnoho zdraví a tvůrčí práce .Hanka _ Česká republika

[@DanTirels]

Děkuji mnohokrát

[@malukumuda]

I have seen e few of your artworks. I like your style very much.. Keep up the good work, Dan.

[@DanTirels]

Thank you very much!

[@rpederse]

I’ve started playing with some of your techniques in my own amateur work. Fun stuff. Thank you.

[@fikrettorun3973]

First of all I want to congratulate you For your intimate sharing. You've been a light for my drafts I've done for a long time.

[@DanTirels]

Fikret Torun Thanks very much for your positive response to the demo videos, I started to post them to share a few tips and techniques learned over the years. Hope they are helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@ClaudeGrand1]

Merci à vous pour cette très belle et originale démonstration.Je n'en avais jamais vu de pareille auparavent. Félicitation pour cette inovation en peinture.Résultat magnifique.

[@DanTirels]

Claude GRAND merci beaucoup

[@satansatansatan]

I totally dig this. Got a project for my day off now! Thx as always for the videos.

[@DanTirels]

Fred V Thanks for watching the demos, hope they work for you, this takes a bit of practice but it's worth experimenting with.

[@jennyhughes4474]

Sorry Dan: you'll be tired of me commenting, I will stop! But just have to say this is wonderful - and when I was young (in the 60s) I asked for and was given (for xmas) a battery-operated walking robot - so I understand your inspiration. All the best to you & thanks again for all your hard & excellent work.

[@DanTirels]

Jenny Hughes All feedback is welcome and I appreciate the positive comments on the videos. I love those Japanese 50's style robots, and original ones sell for £300 ! ( So worth looking out for)

[@deboraantuna934]

Thanks so much for sharing your fantastic work, it's really wonderful learning with you!

[@DanTirels]

Thanks for watching

[@DieDreiDrei]

Je suis facinée par votre travail. I. MUST try it thanks for sharing have a nice day

[@ellenvd5543]

Beautifully done! Thanks for sharing!

[@sabinewuttke2230]

Thank you for sharing, Dan! Love your work.

[@DanTirels]

Sabine Wuttke Thanks Sabine, I'm pleased with the response that these demos have recieved. I originally wanted to inspire others to experiment with new techniques and hope they inspire anyone to have a go. Hope you get good results.

[@PeterFisher]

My task for the weekend: Design and make complimentary templates :)

[@DanTirels]

Sounds great!

[@colleenw8320]

Fascinating and inspiring!

[@DanTirels]

Col Wilson Thanks very much

[@judithgillam5074]

LOVE your work !

[@starvingartistscollective]

Compelling video with amazing results but such an odd method! Studied printmaking at art school and not seen a method as this one. Is it possible to get a video outlining how you came to make prints this way? Would be fascinating. Have watched 3 videos so far and all of them compelling! New subbie. TFS!!

[@DanTirels]

Starving Artists Collective Thanks for the positive reaction to the demo, I'm pleased you found it of interest. The technique developed by accident and I've adapted it as it developed, I enjoy trying to improvise with recycled scrap materials so that often has an influence on the way my work is produced, I always think if you get the results you want it doesn't really matter how you get there. Thanks for watching, comments and feedback always welcome.

[@SaveManWoman]

Wonderful heart felt connection to your vision.

[@hamiltonpainter]

fantastic..my new favourite!

[@DanTirels]

Art University Online Thanks very much I appreciate your interest.

[@vivianajury2409]

Wowwwwwww!!!!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@DUVOODUtattoo]

👏🇧🇷 great look CENTURIAN 👏🇧🇷

[@giasnero666]

really good stuff! inspired to try this!! thank you!!

[@DanTirels]

Thanks, hope you give it a try and don't forget you can now email a photo of your work for the gallery on my website, it would be great to see the results. Thanks for watching.

[@giasnero666]

is the stencil here in the beginning coated with something? it looks as though it has a sheen/shiny quality to the surface, for protection?

[@DanTirels]

@@giasnero666 The stencil is made from recycled card covered with parcel tape. I made a demo a few months ago to show how to make one (see link below) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpzXlWWJaZaSgbc

[@leannestedman6219]

Thank you so much, this is an amazing technique that I've never seen before - I subscribed halfway through! What is the stick-like tool that you use toward the end to add the fine lines?

[@DanTirels]

Leanne Stedman Thanks so much for your interest in this demo, I hope you get some good results if you give it a try. The small stick used in the demo is just a cotton bud, it helps with blending the fine lines of the oil paint, I suppose an old paint brush would work as well. Thanks for watching.

[@torychisholm1179]

Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing. I must try!

[@Brvfan2012]

Love this.

[@ruttleytashnmarty8598]

Wow!

[@scrapbagstudios]

I love this technique and the way you work. I can't work with oils as I have dodgy lungs. Would it work with acrylics, maybe with some retarder in to keep it moist longer. I will try that out but not until this extreme heatwave (Australia - over 40 degrees Celsius today🙂) is over as paint dries almost before you finish the brush stroke.

[@DanTirels]

Margaret Berry That is hot ! I have tried this technique with acrylic paints and it does work, I used a silkscreen medium to slow the drying time, hope it works for you when you give it a try. Thanks for watching.

[@scrapbagstudios]

@@DanTirels Thanks for that tip. I will get some silkscreen medium but first I will try with retarder as I already have some of that. Much cooler today and overcast -around 25 degrees Cels🧡ius - very pleasant.

[@scrapbagstudios]

I also will make stencils as in your other video.

[@JuliaIliadis]

Wonderfull! Thank you ! Can I use acrylics instead of oils?

[@DanTirels]

Ιουλία Ηλιάδη You can use this technique with acrylic paint, but because of the faster drying time for acrylic you will need to use a medium that slows the drying time, I've used a silk screen medium which works.

[@mspelleri]

If you haven't named this, I suggest "Joust." it speaks to me of helmets and shields, excitement and movement.

[@DanTirels]

I'm a fan of those Japanese 1950's robots and I think they sometimes surface in my work, including this one.

[@benediktagunther4251]

Very very nice GLG Benedikta

[@DanTirels]

Thank you

[@fractaldreamer63]

Just love all your videos Dan. How long does it take for the oil paint to dry once you finish the artwork? Is it weeks or months?

[@DanTirels]

Fran Yeoh Thanks for watching the demos. The good thing about this technique is because the oil paint is used in very thin layers it should dry in 24 hours. I always use good quality paint with no thinners.

[@fractaldreamer63]

Thanks so much for your reply Dan. That's great to know. :-) I don't have experience with oil paint and the long drying times I have read about was the only thing putting me off. Will buy a tube or two now.

[@robertofontainha1889]

Can I do it with acrylic paint?

[@DanTirels]

Yes but try using a retarder to slow the drying time.

[@lenorehoward7215]

What do you use for the stencil and at times do you use a type of plastic wrap that is the initial surface which you put the paint on? Have been exploring various ways to break the surface so many thanks for sharing.

[@DanTirels]

Lenore Howard I've made a demo on cutting a stencil, they are made from scrap cardboard and parcel tape, the plastic transfer shown in this demo is from an old plastic bag. I like to use recycled materials when possible. Thanks for watching.

[@julierbrtsn60]

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[@DrummerGrrrl]

Could this be done with acrylic paint? I don't like using oil paint because of health concerns.

[@DanTirels]

DrummerGrrrl It does work, not as good and you need to use a retarder to slow the drying time. I filmed a demo recently.

[@robbiepannell]

Do you gesso the paper before applying the oils? Love your work!

[@DanTirels]

I haven't found it necessary to apply gesso, the paper used is 200gsm, and the oil is applied in very thin layers. I will experiment with different surfaces and find a smooth thick card is ideal. Thanks for watching the videos and I appreciate your comments.

[@sarahmiller6183]

Is that a stylus you are using to make marks?

[@Kyldrake]

Fantastic as always, Dan! May I ask what material those sheets are on which you smear the color? Thank you!

[@Kyldrake]

Also that skullshape has an aztec vibe to it, very nice!

[@DanTirels]

Kyldrake The paint is spread very thin onto plastic sheets (just recycled plastic bags) I like the way it can be quite random and adds interesting textures.

[@DanTirels]

Kyldrake I agree, and I think 1950's Japanese robots had an influence. Originally a silkscreen print of mine.

[@bruno1285]

It would be better if you talk about your work