The secret:

To get rid of that creative block…………..

Take a printmaking class

What causes creative blocks?

• No ideas
• Too many ideas
• Fear

You can move through a creative block with the help of others and steady steps forward. That is what we do in Make Monotypes, the online printmaking course.

Whether you are beginner or seasoned and blocked or not, this printmaking class will help you move towards your next level of expression.

Make Monotypes was easy to follow, informative and enjoyable. I now have a better understanding of layering and compositions when printing with the glycerin and gelatin plate.
Ellen Bennett – Australia – Make Monotypes

Make Monotypes is the online printing class where we explore printmaking without a press, using the homemade glycerin and gelatin plate, ink and paper.

• The class will help you to focus on one technique at a time.
• Get answers to your questions to move you through the tough times.
• And get praise and acknowledgement when you make prints that are pleasing and inspiring

Read all the details and join us today, class starts February 22nd. Get rid of that creative block once and for all!

One of my students told me that she took Make Monotypes, the online printmaking class, because she wanted to make art and not have to draw.

I agree!

I am attracted to monotype printmaking and organic styles of printmaking without a press, because, I can make beautiful, unique pieces of art and it is not dependent on my ability to draw.

I do not love to draw and gelatin plate monotype printmaking is a great way to make fantastic prints without needing to do a lot of drawing. Some of my best prints did not involve drawing.

• I do draw.
• I do like some of my drawings.
• I do use drawing in my artwork.

But some of my most powerful monotype prints on the gelatin plate did not involve drawing.

Instead of drawing to make my marks I use:

• my own photographs to make masking stencils
• copyright free clip art as reference
• super simple shapes and
• found objects to work into the ink

If you want to make beautiful Monotype prints without having to draw. Check out the current printmaking classes being offered online.

Check out a short video of some prints made by students in the online printmaking course.

It is so easy to buy art supplies online and in the craft stores. The industry has made it so accessible and easy for us to get printing and making mixed media marks. That is a good thing.

But don’t you want your artwork, your prints to be uniquely you, to tell your story and communicate your story to your viewers? YES!

One way to make prints that are all about you, your story and your visual journey is to use stencils that you make from your drawings, cuttings and photos.

To make your own stencils you need to start to see your world with a “stencil” filter. Begin to notice images, drawing and situations that would make great stencils.

Three Qualities of a Good Stencil image for Printmaking

1. The image has a strong interesting shape
2. There are a few key details that define the energy of the image
3. It carries some emotional charge for you

Check out my 8 Stencil Cutting tips here or join us in the next session of Make Monotypes and really explore stencil making and usage with the support of an international group of artists. Check out the details on the printmaking workshop page here.