Today's series of watercolors and monotypes was inspired by a feather I found while out and about gallery hopping in the city with a friend. I thought I would be most inspired by the art we had seen that day, but instead, I was fascinated by a feather I found in a home decor shop. I was drawn to the graphic spots and soft vanes that created new shapes each time I bristled them. I had no idea that this simple object would spark my imagination in so many ways.
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| "Brave Soul" by Stephanie Toral 7" x 5" Watercolor on Paper Sold Framed as Shown Click here to bid |
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| "Feather Trio" by Stephanie Toral Watercolor on Paper Image Size: 10" x 8" Framed Size" 19" x 16" This piece is sold framed as shown in a "Seville" Bronze frame when the bid meets the BUY IT NOW price Click here to bid |
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| "Gentle Spirit" by Stephanie Toral 7" x 5" Watecolor on Paper Sold Framed as Shown Click here to bid |
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| "Kind Heart" by Stephanie Toral 7" x 5" Watercolor on Paper Sold Framed as Shown Click here to bid |
First, I created the watercolor, "Feather Trio." These three feathers
are painted on hand-made paper that is infused with gold metallic ink.
Next, I created the series of smaller paintings, "Gentle Spirit,"
"Brave Soul," and "Kind Heart." These are also watercolors painted on handmade paper. I love the soft way in which the paper absorbs the paint .
Finally, I chose to do something a bit bolder and more graphic with the image so this time I decided to create monotypes. Monotype is a unique process in which a combination of printmaking and painting techniques are used. To create these one-of-a-kind pieces, I painted the image with water soluable printmaking ink on a plexiglass plate. I then transferred the image to paper by using a hand-held metal press.
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| The term monotype is used to describe work developed on top of an unaltered plate, utilizing its flat surface. |
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| "Indigo Feather I" by Stephanie Toral 5" x 7" Monotype Click here to bid |
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| "Indigo Feather II" by Stephanie Toral 5" x 7" Monotype Click here to bid |
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