Monoprint Desert Botanicals

This class is on Zoom. All are welcome.

Get an amazing result regardless of your skill level with this gel plate mono print workshop. The clear gel plate acts as a transparency over the image allowing you to extract the subject using rich layers of color. You will learn the process and color application in an encouraging atmosphere while being introduced to new products and techniques. We will be using succulents as references. Students will walk away with a completed project. All skill levels welcomed. We will be using Gel Press gel plates, Ampersand Claybord panels and GOLDEN OPEN acrylics. We will provide 2 choices for you to use as a reference. Please select one that resonates most. Email [email protected] with questions or concerns.

Goguen is a Certified GOLDEN Working Artist, Silver Brush Educator and an Ampersand Artist Ambassador. He holds his BA in Art & Art History and earned an MA in Art Therapy. Micah lives in Macon, GA and focuses primarily on bringing art to the community and using art as a form of communication for those struggling to understand and cope with life situations. He is a multi-disciplined artist who works in a variety of medium who teaches frequently across many age groups.

Materials:

• Size 6x6 up to 8x10 Ampersand Cradled Aquabord (qty 2)

I like the 1/8 flat pack of qty 4 but they are not cradled. If you do not want to frame them, you may want to buy the single ¾ cradled panel instead.https://www.jerrysartarama.com/ampersand-aquabord-panels

• GOLDEN Soft Gel Gloss.• QoR Watercolor Ground• Collage Papers/MaterialsYour own selection of collage materials to add your personality. This includes any photocopies, newspapers, prints, etc.

• Your favorite stencils• Your favorite brushes.I like SilverBrush SilverWhite #6 Filbert and ½ Strokehttps://www.jerrysartarama.com/silver-brush-silverwhite-short-handled-brushes

• Your favorite watercolors (primary colors of red, blue and yellow with optional blackI like the QoR Introductory set of 6 sethttps://www.jerrysartarama.com/qor-watercolor-setsYour favorite palette knife. I prefer stainless steel over plastic. Something similar to the 2T

https://www.jerrysartarama.com/creative-mark-painters-edge-knives