printmaking

I like this guy! Illustrated portrait resulting from my illustration printmaking techniques demo video. Inked up a piece of plexiglass and had some fun. Monoprint (or is it a monotype) + Adobe Fresco for the color finish.

Testing out new processes printing leaves using block printing ink.

Linocut from my previous post

I'm not sure if this falls into a "doodle" but I did draw it on the block and then cut it...

Experimenting with linocut techniques digitally...

Relief print

Relief print

Relief print

Illustration made with handcarved stamps.

The monsters we create A collection of creatures born from our impact and existance on Earth. This is a work in progress project, it doesn't yet have a name, but the story becomes more clear every day. Soon I will have more details about it, until then take care, this runner is taking a real shape and it's after you. He is the money maker, the greedy, the selfish buyer of unnecessary things with money he doesn't have. Sounds familyar? 7x7 cm linoprint © Maria ! Balan, 2018

Soothing delicate blooms

More and more and more linocuts

Abstract painting "The Dark City". Canvas on cardboard, acrylic, 30x40 cm, 2023

Abstract painting "Space suprematism". Canvas on cardboard, acrylic, glossy lacquer, 30x40 cm, 2023

Abstract painting "A refugee leaves his native quarter" whatman, mixed media, acrylic and marker, 54x54 cm, 2023

An etching from my university fine art days.

Koi fish splashing into the water. Lino print poster, 40x50cm, ink on paper.

Lino cut A7 pumpkin print for Samhain.

Monotype with India Ink.

Snake Illustration made with handcarved stamps.

A lino print that I made early art therapy. This was my second lino cut, after my practice cut, and the third I've done in my life. There are mistakes but I'm.still super happy with the outcome.