Art: Monotypes with Shapes

First grade is practicing finding shapes in their surroundings, using their iPad cameras. They will be using these found shapes to make prints inspired by their environment. 

We practiced making monoprints with pre-inked Mylar shapes. Students discovered that the ink was dry on the plastic, but when placed on top of wet paper the ink came "back to life" and transferred to the paper! They each made two prints. Ask your child how she made a "ghost print." 

First graders used a special tool called a barren for printing by hand.