Collage Monotype Tuesday 9 - 4:30 $135 Helen Shafer Garcia
Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Process and Project
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There is something wonderful about non-perfect marks, subtleties of random pattern, and liquefied hues that flow into each other. Hand transferred watercolor monotypes give us that expression of intriguing textured color fusion shapes. These unique one-off prints hold a huge realm of additive possibilities with collage and additional layers of watercolor. I’ll show you ways to drop in brilliant color onto the paper surface. You could also scan and print copies for additional collage after these are finished. The possibilities are endless! Adding collage to a Monotype is a form of instant gratification. Bright colors, lines, and shapes just pop immediately on the surface with little effort. We’ll approach at least 5 different techniques with this process. Students will take home 4 or more hand printed and collaged monotypes
Materials fee of $15 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
- Printmaking papers
- extra ephemera
and use of the following during the workshop:
- plexiglass
- mylar sheets
- barons
- close up images of plants and animals for reference
- stamps and stamp pads
- brushes and other tools
Students should bring:
- 1or more round watercolor brushes: #12, #10, or #8
- ½ inch or larger flat acrylic brush for collage and varnish
- Watercolors: pan or personal palette (a professional Prang set will work or tube watercolors in a palette)
- Collage materials: thin translucent decorative papers-white or off white to collage and stamp words or images onto
- Colored pencils
- 1 small set of Caran d ‘Ache Neocolor II or Lyra Aquacolor water- soluble wax crayons
- Flat small ephemera stuff like canceled stamps, nature images, etc.
- acrylic soft gel- satin or gloss
- Water container
- #2b pencil
Questions? Email Helen at henstudio@cox.net
Website: www.helenshafergarcia.com