Experimental Printmaking

"Don Quixote", Linocut over Monoprint, © 2015 Sheryl Karas

I took a printmaking class a year or so ago. It was SO much fun! My favorite technique was linocut but then I tried combining it with more freeform techniques like monoprinting. I went from being obsessed about perfection to being delighted by unexpected surprises. The image depicts Don Quixote, the Man of La Mancha dreaming the impossible dream. Prints on canvas are available in my Etsy shop. I also have this print on pillows and tote bags.

Black and White Monoprint Circles and Squiggles, Surface Design

Black and White Monoprint, © 2015, Sheryl Karas

This is probably my favorite art for product design. It was done using the conventional monoprint technique of painting with ink on glass and then making a print. I love the way this looks on so many products, especially on Red Bubble. Here are a few favorites:

The A-Line Dress:

Throw Pillow:

Society6 also has some nice products including this comforter:

And totebag:

Carnival in Green, Orange, Red and Purple, Surface Design

Carnival in Green, Orange, Red and Purple, © 2016 Sheryl Karas

This started out as a monoprint but after scanning it into my computer and applying some Photoshop tricks it became a fun repeating pattern. I like it in every color combination and every product I've tried it on. It reminds me of a carnival. Red Bubble has the best selection of clothing, scarves, device and laptop cases plus some nice home decor options.