First developed by Castiglione in the 1640’s, monotypes were originally created using copper etching plates. Despite its long history, the monotype was not commonly used before Edgar Degas, who helped bring the process back to the public eye. Popular with painters, the monotype gives the artist the ability to quickly create unique, one-of- a-kind, painterly prints. By manipulating Akua waterbased inks on a plexiglass palette with a variety of tools, the monotype is an excellent way to explore texture and create color fields, in addition to image making. Students will explore the multitude of different effects possible using additive and subtractive methods. Once the painting on plexiglass is complete, a hand-cranked printmaking press is used to create the finished piece of art.

Akua Kolor Waterbased Inks