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Reductive Monotype is a great beginner-friendly printmaking method which can be done at home. The structure of it is simple - roll down some ink, take some of that ink away, press paper onto the ink that is left and see what results you get!

The first prints you make might be messy, but the more prints you take the more your instinct for how to nudge a design into being grows. And the “figuring out” stages are pure fun, because you get to roll ink around, squish it, push it…and the results are ALWAYS a surprise!

With only a few core materials needed, Reductive Monotype is also a great way to try out a printmaking method without having to buy tons of equipment - and it doesn’t have to take up lots of your time either.

Whether you are a complete art newbie, or an artist who has never tried printmaking, this class has been made for anyone who wants to dip their toe into printmaking - without expense and which can fit into the nooks of time you might be able to find for yourself.

Reductive Monotype is one of the quicker printmaking processes, which allows for creating playful prints and encourages us to leave behind perfectionism. I hope this class will help you to expand your art practise and explore printmaking in a freer way.

If you find yourself longing to try something new, then come on in…

The materials you’ll need to start exploring Reductive Monotype printmaking at home.
How to roll ink so you get a great inky base to create a design in.
Different techniques for removing ink, to create a variety of textures and to explore the tonal values of your artwork.
How to take a print of your design without using a printing press.

There is a handy Materials List PDF under the Resources Tab - go grab it to find an easy breakdown of what’s needed. I also talk it through in Lesson 3 and show you exactly what I use.

Check out the Resources under the Project & Resources Tab. There you will find a handy Materials List, as well as a Step-by-Step Helpsheet of the full process, to support you as you get started.

Want some feedback on any prints you make? The Project Gallery is a great place to record your experiments and share your art with me and your classmates.

Do you have a question? Whether you are stuck on a part of the process or just want to chat about creativity, the Discussions Tab is available to you - I’m all ears! You can also message me on Instagram @gemmathepen or email me at hello@gemmathepen.com - I'm happy to help however I can.

Hi, I’m Gemma! I am an artist-maker who has a passion for learning new things and sharing creative joy. Over the years I have tried many creative pathways, and for a while I thought that not sticking to one thing made me lesser somehow - until I realised that being multi-passionate was my superpower!

From making puppets and playing with paint, to writing stories and playing the violin, I love to gift myself new passions. It doesn’t matter how well I do them - it’s about the exploration, the learning, the simple “having-a-go” joy.

My mantra is Nurture Your Curiosity, Fuel Your Creativity - because I know from experience that by allowing ourselves to stay curious, we can become better problem-solvers and, therefore, better creative thinkers. Creative variety is pure fuel, and fun too!

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