One of a kind prints

Students of Don Rolston's Art 11 class continue to delve into their unit on Monoprinting.  Monoprinting is a form of printmaking where shapes and coloured objects are placed onto a piece of paper and then run through a printing press to create an image.  Unlike most forms of printmaking, in monoprinting, the images or lines can only be made once, creating a unique original each time the artist prints.

The students enjoyed the opportunity to explore vibrant colours and interesting forms, and textures.  As Mr. Rolston notes "the purpose behind the monoprint is to get them working with abstract composition and primarily with shape, colour, and texture."

The students have a few more days to explore their unit before they move onto the next one which will challenge them to work within the constraints of realistic representation.