Trace Monotypes

I started getting into this hand printing technique after I moved to Barcelona. It very soon became obvious that I didn't have easy access to printing facilities. So instead of buying new sets of tools and materials, I decided to try using what was on hand at the time.
One of the advantages of trace monotype is that you only need a few things: oil paint, a rubber roller, a plastic or glass panel and a good supply of paper. The beauty of trace monotype is that it gives you a broad variety of strokes and textures to experiment with. The process of printmaking is quite intuitive, but at the same time it requires a lot of control. Every action can result in a mark. The real challenge is to find a way of merging any unexpected results with planned and purposeful actions to end up with a balanced image. For me it's a constant search for equilibrium.