Stephen MacFarlane finds that making monotypes is especially suited to him. His foundation is in drawing and painting, and by combining his passion for drawing and color, he has discovered that printmaking is a perfect form of expression. “It’s essentially a painting done on a printing plate, run through a press, transferring the image to the paper, with each piece being distinctive and unique. There is also an element of surprise in the process; I can never completely anticipate the result as the paper comes off the plate.” “I love the expressiveness of drawing, whether it is realistically accurate or pushing towards abstraction.” With his comprehensive drawing skills, Stephen distills his subjects to their essential components. “By working directly and intuitively, I strive to create an emotional response to the subject, which opens up more of my creative process.”