ROMAN HOLIDAY 2024 - Liesbet Boudens - How to Create a Personal Monogram

How to Create a Personal Monogram by Liesbet Boudens – Level: (I/A) Intermediate/Advanced

A monogram is a unique design, composed by two or more interwoven initials. We will research ways to combine letter shapes. Through smallscale pencil sketches we will consider style, unity, contrast and color. Sometimes a decorative element or frame can be added. With the use of examples of my own hand we will work through the initial design process. Our goal is to create an attractive piece with a personal flavor, executed in gouache.

Class Supplies

• (PL21, PL22) 0.3 Automatic pencil w/refills (HB) 
• (PL38) HB 2 pencil
• (PL31) 9B graphite pencil (I will bring mine for students to try.) OR (S612) Saral Wax Free transfer Paper in Graphite
• (E13) Eraser
• (S863) Break-away knife
• (S1662) Scissors
• (S1145) Tape (artists)
• (S391) Glue stick
• (S1005) Container for rinsing brushes
• Rag for cleanup
• (P32, P09-50) Layout or marker paper (A3 / 11" x 17")
• (S613) Plastic triangle
• (S798) Clear plastic measuring ruler (40cm–60cm / 16"-24")
• Old toothbrush for cleaning pen
• (BR43) Old brush for mixing gouache/colors
• (BR104, BR26) Pointed brushes (choose a smaller & a bigger in the range of 00–2)
• (BR103, BR24) Flat brush, sizes 2 / 4
• (S679, S3010) Palette (any type)
• (HG749, WNG1, S1621) Gouache (any type)
• (HW100, PL58) Watercolor and/or watercolor pencils
• (PL76, PL05, PL32) Colored pencils, soft & chalky (I will bring mine for students to try.)
• (N09) Speedball pens (C2 / C3 / C4)
• (N220, N113, N120, N77, N93) Pointed pen
• Small scraps of cold press & other preferred papers for exercises
• (PS48, PS114, PS117) Cold press paper 200–300 gr (I use Waterford or Arches)