Watching: The Joy of Sharing a Moment

Have you ever been so captivated by a performance that you forgot everything happening around you?

Watching is an original, hand-printed monoprint depicting two young friends absorbed in something unfolding before their eyes.

I first spotted these two girls at the Fondation Beyeler in Basel, where they were watching a performance during an exhibition of Auguste Rodin's work. There was something wonderful about their shared attention, the anticipation and excitement of the moment, and the quiet companionship of experiencing something together.

I made a sketch of them there and later returned to the subject in my atelier, creating a small series of monoprints.

What are the girls watching? What are they thinking? Are they delighted, surprised or perhaps a little apprehensive?

I love leaving room for the viewer's imagination. A painting or print need not tell the whole story. Sometimes the most interesting part is what we cannot see.

With its expressive lines and lively composition, Watching celebrates friendship, curiosity and the joy of sharing experiences.

A charming, whimsical original artwork for anyone who enjoys people-watching, storytelling and the small moments that make life memorable.

An original monoprint, individually drawn and printed

Unlike a conventional edition of prints, each of my monoprints is individually created.

Working from my original sketch, I drew the composition afresh onto a printing plate and transferred the image onto paper by hand. Although I made several versions of this subject, each is different, with its own marks, textures and character.

This particular impression is one of my favourites.

It is an original work of printmaking, not a digital reproduction.

Artwork details

• Original, individually hand-printed monoprint

• Medium: Monoprint on paper

• Artwork size: 16 × 23 cm

• Cardboard mount size: 30 × 30 cm

• Unframed, mounted and ready for framing

• Created from an observational sketch made at the Fondation Beyeler, Basel

• Each monoprint is individually drawn and printed

Your original print will be sent carefully wrapped, protected in its cardboard mount and securely packaged for transport. I recommend professional framing to preserve the artwork and beautifully present it in your home.