We are enjoying our homeschool art lessons using Discovering Great Artists book. I love using these types of books as guides as they include a little background information on the artist as well as including a famous painting. There is also a paired activity to complete that’s similar in fashion to the technique the artist used or the painting/drawing/sculpture itself.
For today’s art lesson, we made monotypes.
What is a monotype?
A monotype is essentially an image that is painted and then transferred on to paper, resulting in a one of a kind art. So in this lesson, the kids painted an image on to a plastic tray (a cookie tray and even foil can be used) and then using paper, we pressed it onto the image and then carefully lifted it up (check out our video below).
What is the purpose of a monotype?
The purpose of a monotype is to make unique, one of a kind artwork.
What do you need? (Supply List)
- Paint
- Paintbrushes
- Paint Palette or Paper Plate
- Water (to clean brushes in between paint colors)
- Paper Towel (to dry the brush before dipping into new colors)
- Mixed Media Paper
- Tray/Cookie Sheet/Foil
Step By Step Tutorial
- Decide on an image, scenery, abstract art idea to paint on the tray/cookie sheet/foil.
- Gather your paint colors, brushes, water, and paper towel.
- Paint your image on the tray.
- Using Mixed Media Paper (or any available paper), carefully place it on top of the image.
- Gently press down on the paper throughout.
- Carefully lift the mixed media paper to reveal a mirror image copy of your artwork!
- Frame, hang, and admire your piece of art!
Hope you give this art lesson a try! Tag me when you do @playinquiremakelearn.
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*Adult Supervision Is Required For All Activities*
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