Cézanne-Inspired Still Life Monoprint - Project #160

Home Projects DrawingCézanne-Inspired Still Life Monoprint - Project #160

Age Range: Elementary to High School
Time: 1-2 Class Periods
Cleanup: Water

General Materials:

Scissors or Paper Trimmer

Ruler

	Step 1: Cut an 11x14" sheet of Dura-Lar Wet Media Film in half so that each piece measures 11x7". Use Prang Markers to draw a still life design, in the style of artist Paul Cézanne, on the Dura-Lar Wet Media Film. (Wet Media film allows you to draw on it.) Note: The final print of the design drawn will be backwards.
	Step 2: Wet a sponge with water and evenly dampen the smooth side of a 9x12" piece of Art1st Multi-Media Paper. Dampen the paper thoroughly but make sure there are no puddles. (Multi-Media Paper has sizing that keeps the marker from soaking in and the colors stay vibrant.)
	Step 3: Take the Dura-Lar film, flip it over (so the marker side is facing down) and center the design over the Multi-Media Paper. Place the film on the paper making sure there are no air pockets. Gently rub the film, be careful not to create any air pockets. Make sure the entire image is printed on the paper.
	Step 4: Remove the film and allow the paper to dry. Note: Edges of paper can be trimmed, if desired.