Andy Warhol Inspired Monoprints by Courtney Cerruti

Intermediate | 48 min

Andy Warhol-Inspired Monoprints
Overview01:00
Materials07:16
Basic tracing technique using a nib pen18:26
Adding watercolor08:59
Printing on black paper and adding text12:19

Taught by Courtney Cerruti

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When Andy Warhol first used this blotted-line monoprint method, illustrators were amazed – and they’re still amazed today! In this class, Creativebug’s resident artist, Courtney Cerruti, walks you through the very same process that Andy Warhol made famous using simple materials: a nib pen, acrylic ink and transparency film. Plus, of course, you’ll need a wonderful image to trace. Without any drawing skills required, you’ll learn how to create one-of-a-kind monoprints by tracing over the image, then adding a touch of watercolor to make your designs pop.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Straight nib holder
Flexible pointed nib - Courtney uses the Nikko G nib
F&W brand acrylic ink you can also use Sennelier brand or India ink
Dinky Dips or shallow ink containers
Transparency film
Paper – Courtney recommends Strathmore Drawing Series 400, Cold-Press Canson Watercolor paper, or Strathmore Artigan
Scotch tape
Watercolors and brushes
Copyright free image to trace
Window cleaner
Paper towels

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Learn how to:

Use a nib pen to make blotted line drawings
Stylize your own drawings
Work on black paper
Incorporate watercolor accents

What you’ll get:

An easy-to-follow lesson on how to create blotted-line monoprints, made famous by Andy Warhol
5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supply list
Step-by-step expert instruction by artist Courtney Cerruti
The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students