Multifaceted Monoprints: Experiments in Movement, Form, Color & Texture by Suzanne Moore – Level: (I/A) Intermediate/Advanced
The play of fluidity and structure, tone, texture and color in the monoprint process offer options to create unique imagery. This approach to printmaking offers an array of visual effects—from painterly to structured, tonal to opaque. Using letterforms, symbols and natural forms as “subject,” we will create a series of prints using a range of techniques: flexible plate transfer, draw-through and painterly approaches. We will paint, write, draw, cut, reconstruct and abstract experimenting with multiple effects. Working with oil-based ink* and plastic plates, in a single press-run, or with multiple runs, you will learn to layer form, texture. line and color.
Painterly approaches as well as hard-edge and textural effects will become part of your “palette” of techniques, and each student will create a unique series of 6 to 8 prints enclosed in a simple paper wrapper.
Suzanne’s early training as a printmaker and her rich experience as a painter, printmaker and lettering artist coalesce (fuse) to offer you options you may not have encountered in printmaking.
*Please note: we will use vegetable oil and diluted Dawn for cleanup (no petroleum-based solvents)*
A pre-class assignment will give you some things to consider, and give you a “jump-start” on the class.
Class Supplies
The following supplies will be PROVIDED:
- Plates and flexible plate-making materials
- Ink
- Tools and "miscellaneous”
Students should bring:
- "9 x 12" (or 12" x 18" cutting mat or piece of mat board
- Break-off knife or X-acto (and blades)
- Scissors
- Pencil, eraser, ruler
- Small aluminum triangle (7" x 12")
- Fine-point Sharpie
- Brushes, in various shapes and sizes, if you want to use fluid media for hand-coloring
Miscellaneous materials:
- Recycled packaging materials with interesting shapes
- Heavy upholstery or other fabrics with interesting textures
- A soft cloth like an old T-shirt or piece of flannel
- An old wash cloth (for clean-up)
- 2 or 3 old (coarse) hair brushes (distorted, even stiff with paint)
ONLY if you have them and want to pack & carry: (These will all be available for your use, but if you want to bring your own):
- Additional printmaking papers you would like to try (cut or torn to approx. 15"h x 22"w, or 15"h x 11"w, or larger):
- Grey, tan or black BFK
- Other papers you’d like to try
- Japanese papers or thin fabrics with “openings” (to act as “stencils”)
- A favorite hand-coloring media (Prismacolor pencils, watercolor or gouache)
Supply Fee: $45–50 + optional $8-10 for the portfolio paper (prices will be finalized before class)
