Explore Printmaking, Mark-Making & Monotypes
(Nov. 2018)

Learn several mono-type and mark-making techniques and make one-of-a-kind prints. We will use various tools and techniques and apply images and marks to several media, including paper and textiles. No experience is necessary. Just be open to trying new methods and tools to create one-of-a-kind prints!

Michele Vaughan Monotypting

Meets: Saturday Morning, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dates: Nov. 17, Dec. 1, 8, 2018
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, Arizona 85705)

Instructor: Michele Vaughan
Format: Demonstration, lecture, & one-on-one instruction provided during hands-on practice.
Level: Absolute Beginner to Beginner. All levels are welcome!

Medium: Mixed Media, most all mediums are welcome. Demonstrations will be performed in mixed media.
Technique: Specific to Mono-types & Monoprints, How to Monoprint with a gel plate.
Materials: All materials will be provided. Bring a sketchbook, notebook, or something to take notes on.


Topics

  • Mono-type and mark-making techniques include:
  • Additive and subtractive methods
  • Using botanicals, stencils, and other elements to create shapes
  • Using found objects to create texture
  • Layering paint and ink to create a multi-dimensional look
  • Mark-making with a variety of tools, including brayers, brushes, and everyday objects 


Demonstration

Lecture - What is Mono-typing?

Monotype with Watercolor Example

Finished Art Journal, using Mono-types

Demonstration

Mono-type background examples

Using a stick to draw on the plate

Monoprinting on Toned Paper

Monoprinting on Toned Paper

Monoprinting on Toned Paper


Participants' Work

Using Botanicals on a Gel Plate

Using Botanicals on a Gel Plate

Drawing with Stick on Plate

Finished Monoprints

Finished Monoprints

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