Printing plate for monotype prints having viscoelastic gels and method for its use

A method for producing a monotype print using a viscoelastic gel printing plate, comprising the steps of:

• applying a layer of paint to a printing plate capable of producing a monotype print, said printing plate comprising a viscoelastic gel composition having a viscoelastic polymer selected from the group consisting of a hydrogenated poly-isoprene/butadiene polymer, poly(styrene-butadiene-styrene), poly(styrene-butadiene)n, poly(styrene-iso-prene-styrene), poly-(styrene-isoprene)n, poly(styrene-ethylene-propylene), poly(styrene-ethylene-propylene-styrene)n, poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene)n, poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene), poly(styrene-ethylene-propylene)n, poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene)n, polystyrene, poly-butylene, poly(ethylene-propylene), poly(ethylene-butylene), polypropylene, polyethylene, polyurethane, polyethylene and silicone, and a combination thereof, and a plasticizing oil, said visco-elastic gel composition having a smooth surface and being formed as a sheet and shaped for use as said printing plate;
• laying over said printing plate a surface onto which said layer of paint for creating a monotype print is to be transferred;
• transferring at least a portion of said layer of paint from said printing plate to said surface for producing said monotype print.