Today's Class- Today the class took a brief detour into printmaking, trying the process known as monotype or mono print. Of all printmaking processes, it is the one with most in common with drawing. Images are created on nonporous surfaces, such as glass, plexiglass, or flat metal, using mediums that won't dry right away, such as oil paint or oil based ink. A common approach is to fill the whole plate with a layer of ink and then wipe it away, as in the reductive vine charcoal drawings we did several weeks ago. It is also possible to paint the images with a brush. The wet ink can be modified by wiping it away or adding more any time up to where it's printed. I provided mat cards and cotton swabs, plus vegetable oil to aid in this process. To complete the print, a piece of paper is place on top of the inked surface, and light hand pressure (perhaps supplemented with a wooden spoon) will transfer the image to the paper. Below are some examples from previous semesters.
Today we used black oil paint, since most of our drawing is value drawing using charcoal, india ink, and other black mediums, but as shown in the above example, any color(s) can be used. Color can also be added on top of the dry print with watercolor, pastels, etc.
We also had a quick critique of last week's ink wash final drawings, which were returned graded today.
How to make this up- This is a portfolio exercise and can be made up any time before the end of the semester for full credit. If you are unfamiliar with the process, you may want to wait until you talk to me before trying it on your own.
Homework- As a rule, the sketchbook homework relates to work done in class each week, and while there's nothing about the monotype process that can't be done at home, it can be quite messy, so I'm going to give you a week off from homework. Enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday, and maybe use the time to catch up on any missed homework.
***No class on November 25, 2016***
For next class 12/2/16- We try our last new medium of the semester- conte crayon. They are squarish sticks, with a clay base and typically come in black and earth colors. I had put black and sanguine (blood color) on your list, and both types should be available at the college bookstore or any decent art supply store. Bring both colors of crayon, your large 18"x24" pad, and eraser. Blending tools (such as the white paper "stumps") aren't necessary, but may prove useful.
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