Out of Sight Monotypes
with artist/instructor Diane Dubin
Dates: 2nd Tuesdays of each month.
Time: Note that these are evening classes, 6pm–9:30pm
Fee: $65 per class, includes materials fee.
Register: Call Diane at (818) 342-6161
Materials Supply List: All materials will be supplied.
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What is a Monotype
A monotype is a one-of-a-kind print that can be made with or without a printing press. An image can be created many different ways using a wide variety of surfaces, mediums and techniques. You create your image on a Plexiglas plate using water-based ink and then transfer your design to paper by hand.
This versatile printmaking process has limitless results with unique textures and surface effects you can’t get any other way. It’s fun and spontaneous – and full of surprises!
Workshop Goals
- To encourage creativity and abstract thinking with this limitless printmaking medium.
- To encourage students to explore the many rich textures and colors that are unique to monotype prints.
- To encourage students to be loose, free & spontaneous and go with the flow.
- To enjoy the element of surprise with this process when the print is pulled.
Monotypes through Time
Historically monotypes have been done by artists as early as 1640. Rembrandt Van Rijn, the Dutch painter and printmaker, experimented with monotype effects. Edgar Degas also worked with monotypes and later added pastels on top of them. Paul Gaugin made monotypes with watercolors instead of the traditional inks. More contemporary artists like Picasso and Matisse worked with monotypes as well.
About Your Instructor
A native of Los Angeles, Diane Dubin has loved and been involved with art since she was a little girl. Education includes a Master of Art in Sculpture, a Bachelor of Arts and a teaching credential from Cal State L.A. in Art Education and an Associates Arts degree from L.A. City College.
For 16 years she taught art at the secondary level in L.A. city schools. In 1983 she started her own wearable art business selling unique hand-painted clothing to stores all over the country. Diane currently teaches art to individuals as well as workshops in monotype printmaking.
Diane has worked in a variety of mediums and processes including stone and wood carving, bronze casting, metal welding, stained glass and blown glass sculpture, printmaking, acrylics, watercolor, pastels and mixed media. Current work includes welded metal sculpture, monotypes, acrylic painting, fused glass and mixed media. Diane’s work is contemporary, abstract and often playful and whimsical. “Art for me has to be fun! I like to work fast and free with a lot of bright color.”
Exhibitions include:
One woman painting show, Unitarian Church;
Three Woman show, sculpture at CSUN Gallery;
Masters Show, “Confrontations” sculpture mixed media at CSUN Gallery;
Contemporary Crafts Market, wearable art, Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Juried Show;
Clairmont Art Show, Juried Show, Wearable Art