There Was Once a Man with a Tie. Mono Print
A portrait of a man in a fedora, rendered in cool blues and greys, his expression balanced between self-assurance and quiet amusement.
The primary focus is the brightly coloured tie, likely inspired by a classic hand-painted tie.
The image of a bluebird of happiness on the knot, stalked by a brightly patterned yellow snake, transforms the portrait from a simple study of character into a symbolic tableau of tension between innocence and desire.
Doug admits any symbolism was unintentional, but the narrative practically writes itself.
A man, a fedora, and a hand-painted tie: Doug’s playful meditation on confidence, colour, and unintended symbolism.
A monoprint is a type of printmaking where the artist creates a largely unique image rather than a repeated edition. Ink, paint, or textures are applied to a surface and transferred onto paper, often combining elements of painting and printmaking.
Because of the process, each monoprint contains variations and spontaneous marks that cannot be exactly repeated.
Monoprints are valued because they are usually one-off works carrying the direct hand of the artist.
Collectors appreciate their originality, experimental nature, and the fact they sit between a traditional print and an original artwork.
Artists such as Pablo Picasso and Edgar Degas helped establish monoprinting as an important and collectable art form.
