Whimsical Monotypes course
Unlock your creativity in Hand Monotypes
A course by Magaly Ohika
Once you purchase course I will send you the videos
The ink is water-based not oil if you are wondering
This new online course will begin tomorrow at November 11, 2025 at Noon
There will be four
Two videos this week
Next week two more videos
If you have any questions
You can contact me here
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Enjoy!
Discovering your creative style is an exciting journey filled with challenges and adventures. In this course, I'll guide you in creating hand monotypes using various techniques. Together, we will transform your ideas, doodles, and sketches into original monotypes in ink and in other materials. Let’s unleash your imagination through this captivating method.
I will be teaching you how to use collage on monotypes as well how to apply oil pastels, and other fun materials. You will be transferring your unique sketches by using wax paper which I will show you in the videos. There will be four videos in this course. You will explore, experiment and freeform your pieces.
So, what is a monotype? A monotype is a one-of-a-kind print made by applying ink to a flat plate, such as a plexiglass sheet. You’ll create stunning images by drawing, scratching, wiping, or brushing in either an additive or subtractive way. Once your design is ready, the plate transfers the ink to paper using a printing press, like an etching press.
But in this course we will embrace the beauty of this unique method by creating monotypes by hand using wax paper.
Video 1 :
In this video, you will embark on a creative journey by outlining your original sketch on wax paper with a black Sharpie. As you flip the wax paper and apply ink evenly with a brayer, remember to keep your application light and precise. I will guide you through this process. Finally, use a sharp pencil to transfer your image to the printing paper, bringing your vision to life.
Video 2 :
Color! Choose the beautiful colors that inspire you and apply them to your paper with an expired credit card or a rubber tool. Be free in your creativity! Start with soft hues and introduce vibrant, bold shades for contrast. Embrace spontaneity; let go of overthinking. Mistakes are part of the journey allow them to take shape and form, and let them simply be.
Video 3 :
Let’s embark on an abstract journey! Together, we’ll explore a unique approach: Freeform! Through lines and shapes, we’ll unleash our imaginations and let them soar. This is a beautiful exercise in creativity. In this video, I’ll guide you to let go and embrace raw expression. Art doesn’t have to be pretty; in fact, there is profound beauty in the unconventional. Let’s celebrate that together!
Video 4 :
In this exciting mixed media video, discover the art of using stencils to create fun and edgy shapes, while exploring the vibrant possibilities of collage, oil pastels, and rich black oil paint on mixed media paper.
Chemex Filter Paper or speedball printing paper
plain stencil
Mixed media Paper 11 x 14
Brayer
Speedball printing block ink
oil black paint
Pencil
Black sharpie
glue stick
waxpaper
oil pastels
acrylic or acrylic gouache
Bristol brush medium flat
expired credit card
washi tape
8 x 10 matte frame
ruler
