Daffodil Botanical Monoprint

I love creating special prints from the exquisite foliage I find on my walks. This process is called botanical monoprinting. I carefully pick, press, and print with the leaves and flowers to craft unique pieces of art. Walking in nature and collecting these plants is a significant part of the process, helping me slow down and appreciate the little details.

The term ‘botanical monoprinting’ describes the process of creating prints directly from plants collected in various habitats. First, I press and dry the plants. The pressing part takes some time, with some requiring 2-3 weeks due to their density and moisture, while thinner ones may only need a week. Sometimes, I use the plants freshly without pressing.

After pressing, I coat the plants in ink with a roller and press them onto paper, capturing the intricate details of nature. The method involves inking the plants, using them as unique stamps, choosing suitable paper, and employing hands or a pressing machine to craft personalized botanical prints in the studio. It’s a bit intricate, but the result is unique and special.

‘Botanical monoprinting’ highlights the creation of a single, special print because leaves and flowers are delicate. The ‘mono’ emphasizes the singular nature of each piece. Consequently, my works are genuinely unique; writing ‘1/1’ signifies that they don’t have any editions.