Monotype Printmaking

Today I Googled images of monotype printmaking and quickly found a couple of interesting items. Two web sites I looked at were www.theimagematrix.org
and www.perrinefineart.com/Bertolia.html
Harry Bertolia (1915-1978) was a sculptor and metalsmith who experimented with monographics techniques while teaching at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan.
He is considered to be an innovator in the use of this medium. His pieces include wood block,flat plate, brayer and hand pressure techniques. His mark making includes application of ink using a brayer. Layering is also evident in his work.
Of the several artist listed as members of The Image Matrix, my favorites are Ivan Fitt, Susan Blackadar and Silvia Damar Radvansky. Fitt works in monoprint and collage.
Blackadar works in watercolor and printing. Her pieces are graphic examples of sophisticated use of color and layering techniques. Radsvansky also shows great use of layered printmaking techniques. All of the artists have backgrounds in drawing and or in painting with watercolor or acrylic. Their printmaking styles reflect these skills.
Check these web sites out and let me know what you think.
Margaret