Monotype Process Printmaking: Portraiture

Come along for a fantastic three-hour short course on Monotype Portraiture.

You will develop a variety of trace, light field, and dark field monotype techniques to create a series of expressive portrait prints.

This is a relaxed and accessible course suitable for beginners as well as those who would like to develop their printmaking and portrait painting/ drawing skills.

Drawing skills are not necessary to enjoy this workshop.

What will I need to bring?

All materials and equipment will be provided. Though feel free to bring along some reference material such as a newspaper or magazine cutting or photographs. Please wear old clothes as printing can get messy. Aprons are provided. Teas, coffee and biscuits provided.

About the tutor

Jim McElvaney is a Sheffield based portrait artist working in paint, drawing and print. Mono printing has become a prominent part of Jim’s practice over the last few years. He’s been recognised with an honorable mention at the 2021 Awagami International Print Exhibition in Japan, selected for the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair’s Curated Exhibition in 2022 and featured in the renowned print making magazine Pressing Matters.