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 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 workshop. By the end of this workshop, students will have basic knowledge how to create a monotype and add mixed media and color to a print.
Monotype+Mixed Media Workshop Schedule (subject to change)
4/5/25 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 Plexiglass drawing and print Collage discussion and application
4/6/25 Project 1: Student Choice Complete collage Paint onto monotype Project 2: Student Choice (based on student’s individual progress)16 Years Old – Adult
Maximum 6 participants
No experience necessary: open to all skill levels
$160
Supplies not included
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.) • 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.Masks optional
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