By Tobi Meuwissen

In this resource you will find out how to create a dark-field monotype. A dark-field monotype consists of covering a printing plate with ink and then drawing into the ink using mark making tools. This activity is a great exploration of mark making and also using light and dark to create form. Try it with children 8 and up!

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“We really enjoyed reading about the process of creating art work according to a design brief and how the experience of this differs to when an artist begins with their own idea or concept. That’s not to say an artist can’t approach a brief with their own individual style and ideas, but what this post shows us is that there can be a balance between the two. This would be a great resource to show older KS pupils who may be beginning to consider their options beyond Primary School”. – Rachel, AccessArt

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