After doing some semi-failed experiments to cut a stencil using Duralar, I was tabbing though the layers of handmade laser cut paper and abruptly decided to use them. I secured a single laser cut paper to the face of handmade or watercolor paper, then using a flat stiff brush I stabbed gouache paint though each gap, this method is known as Pochoir.
I never enjoyed using gouache in a traditional watercolor application. When aggressively applying the paint though a stencil, an exciting texture quickly reveals itself on the surface. Pochoir can be a very time consuming and precise method of monotype printmaking and painting all wrapped up into one tedious bundle…and I love it! The images here are experiments and compositions using the stencils that can be placed freely in the composition. I look forward to testing my patients in the future with developing an image with the need for registering lines.
“Toning” the papers with watercolor paint.
Texture details!
Stencil in use.
