Weekly Classes – 8 weeks
Explore using various media (printmaking, collage, painting) to create your monotype artwork. In this class we will discuss the principles and elements of design, composition, and combining drawing, texture, and color to create a monotype of an image using line and plexiglass, collage, and oil painting. Students will learn to transfer an image to paper, add collage materials to enhance image, and paint into the image to create final one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork.
On the first day of class, students are expected to bring their sketchbook and multiple inspirational images (landscape, still life, portrait, abstract, photograph, etc.) to review for their first mixed media piece. Artwork should be sized to 8x10 or 4x5 on paper; colored image preferred, but not critical. Students will be expected to work on their own during the course. By the end of this class, students will have basic knowledge how to create a monotype and add mixed media and color to a print.
16 Years Old – Adult
Maximum 6 participants
No experience necessary: open to all skill levels
8 weeks - $320
Supplies not included (see list)
Masks optional
Monotype and Mixed Media Class Schedule (subject to change)
Date Class Content
1/21/25 Project 1: Student Choice
Bring SIZED (8x10 or 4x5) color copies of your artwork/inspiration (landscape, still life, portrait, etc.)
Discussion (principles and elements of design; printing processes)
Demo
Review and choose image and size, analyze image, drawing composition
Start first plexi drawing and print (if time allows)
At home: review your art choices, collect additional materials for collage, if needed
1/28/25 Project 1: Student Choice
Finish plexi drawing and print
Collage discussion and application
2/4/25 Project 1: Student Choice
Continue collage
Oil paint into monotype
Critique
2/11/25 Project 2: Student Choice
New plexi drawing and print (based on student’s individual progress)
Collage
Continue oil paint into monotype
2/18/25 Project 2: Student Choice
Plexi drawing and print (based on student’s individual progress)
Collage
Continue oil paint into monotype
2/25/25 Project 2/3: Student Choice
New plexi drawing and print (based on student’s individual progress)
Collage
Continue oil paint into monotype
Critique
3/4/25 Project 2/3: Student Choice
Plexi drawing and print (based on student’s individual progress)
Collage
Continue oil paint into monotype
3/11/25 Project 2/3: Student Choice
Finish painting and complete work(s)
Class Critique
Student supply list: (note: these are suggested items/can substitute, all listed prices are approximate)
Can purchase some/all supplies locally at Michaels, Plaza Art, Art League art store or online at Dick Blick, Plaza Art, Jerry’s Artarama,
Amazon, etc.
Sketchbook ($7): (note: can use existing one)
o https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-wirebound-sketchbook-10-x-7-wire-bound-80-sheets/
Personal, copyright free images to work
o Sized: sized to 8x10 or 4x5; color copies are fine
Drawing pencils and erasers (various) ($5)
o https://www.dickblick.com/items/generals-kimberly-drawing-pencil-drawing-kit-set-of-4-pencils/
Basic oil paint set ($30—$53) (can substitute acrylic)
o https://www.dickblick.com/items/winsor--newton-winton-oil-colors-set-of-10-colors-21-ml-tubes/
OR
o https://www.dickblick.com/items/grumbacher-pre-tested-oils-sampler-set-assorted-colors-set-of-10-24-ml-tubes/
Small to medium brushes (various sizes; round and flat) ($6—$11)
o https://www.dickblick.com/items/princeton-real-value-brush-set-9141-golden-taklon-short-handle-set-of-7/
OR
o https://www.dickblick.com/items/princeton-real-value-brush-set-9174-white-taklon-short-handle-set-of-5/
Printmaking paper (1-2 sheets); suggest white or cream-white) ($7/sheet: 22x30)
o https://www.dickblick.com/items/bfk-rives-printmaking-paper-22-x-30-white-280-gsm-single-sheet/
Ph Neutral Glue ($6)
o https://www.dickblick.com/items/lineco-polyvinyl-acetate-4-oz/
Various collage materials (newspaper, material, lace, papers, textures, etc.)
Two glass/metal containers/cans with lids for turpenoid and linseed oil
You will need towels/rags
Note: instructor will supply plexiglass printing plates @ size, paper palettes, turpenoid, and linseed oil. Additional paper will be
available for purchase.
About Bridget Murphy
Bridget Murphy is a member of Columbia Pike Artist Studios and Discover Graphics Atelier in Virginia. She is a Professor Emeritus in the Graphic and Media Design program at Marymount University. Bridget is involved in the creative process through printmaking, designing, drawing, painting, and teaching. She is an award-winning artist, designer, and educator. In 2016, she had a one woman show titled: Impressions...letterpress, monotype, and etchings. She has had her artwork shown regionally and nationally. Bridget earned an MFA in painting and communication de-sign from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rochester, NY and a BFA degree at Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN. Bridget grew up in Washington, D.C. and lives in Alexandria, VA.
Sculpture, Sante Fe; Monotype: oil & collage • ~7×8in • 2024
Bridget Murphy