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    Gel Powers with Pizzazz Art Lesson Plan

    Gel Powers with Pizzazz

    Arts & Crafts
    School Specialty • Jun 27, 2018

    Art Lesson Plan: Gel Powers with Pizzazz

    Acrylic paint, foil origami paper and some creativity will make this monoprint making lesson plan a favorite for artists both young and more advanced. The Gel Powers with Pizzazz Lesson Plan incorporates working in stages and conceptualizing artistic ideas to complete the project.

    Multi-Media Monoprint in the Art Classroom

    The monoprint is a type of printmaking where an image is created to be printed, but can only be printed once. This technique allows for only original piece — with the potential for a lighter “ghost print.”

    Often created through the use of hand-coloring or collage, a monoprint is special because it allows for many combinations of printmaking, painting, and drawing media — and each print is unique. Many monoprint pieces are reworked by hand before or after the printing, making the finished work look and feel more spontaneous.

    View the Lesson Plan: Gel Powers with Pizzazz

    Gel Powers with Pizzazz In ProgressGel Powers with Pizzazz Project

    Artists known for their Monoprint work include: Hercules Seghers, Rembrandt, Benedetto Castiglione, William Blake, and Edgar Degas. The application of the mixed media on the notecards requires some forethought, so students can start by conceptualizing or searching for inspiration in cultural and historical artwork. The monoprint pads are reusable, so students can create more than one original print to place on their notecard.

    Tips for creating a monoprint:

    • Keep the layer of acrylic paint thin so that excess does not cover the design during the pressing.
    • Consider how different color mixes will interact with each other and with the paper applied to the notecard surface. Will the design be visible?
    • Try applying multiple monoprints to overlap, creating depth and mixing colors.

    More Painting Art Lesson Plans

    The reusable and versatile Royal Brush Monoprint Pads make this project a great go-to idea for multiple art classroom projects. Check out the tools and supplies needed for this lesson plan online at the School Specialty store and make this years’ student art stand out.

    If you’re looking for more paint art lesson plan ideas, check these out:

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    Share Your Star Students’ Artwork

    We love student art! Give your star students an opportunity to shine by submitting their artwork to be considered for the next Sax catalog cover. Original artwork from students of all grade levels is eligible and the online submission process is simple.

    Submit Student Art

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