Mixed Media Printmaking Blog

Wilted Lilies

2010, monotype print / Linda Germain / September 9, 2012

One of a kind original monotype print by Linda Germain. This image size is 7″ x 10″ and the paper size is 9″ x 12″. This piece is made of several delicate layers which were spritzed with alcohol and burnished to give the softened effect.

The 9″ x12″ size is perfect for popping into a standard frame for quick and easy display.

To learn more about my gelatin printmaking process check out this video.

If you have questions please email me prior to purchase linda@lindagermain.com

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$40.00

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SOLD Watery Lilies

2010, monotype print / Linda Germain / September 9, 2012

The 9″ x12″ size is perfect for popping into a standard frame for quick and easy display. The black frame is not included.

To learn more about my gelatin printmaking process check out this video.

If you have questions please email me prior to purchase linda@lindagermain.com

Give this fun print a new home. Choose your shipping location and follow the paypal instructions.

Thanks,

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open HOUSE at Essex ART center

2010, Uncategorized / Linda Germain / September 9, 2012

©linda germain Make something – Play!

Join me and several of the other teachers at Essex Art Center for a fun family night open house.

Sept 12 5-7

Be inspired to take a class. I will be teaching screen printing cards in November.

How to make a gelatin Plate for printmaking – the video

Quick video on the basics of gelatin printmaking

Gelatin printing artist trading cards – a short video

48 second slideshow of gelatin prints by linda germain and why she loves it.

Or Take the next gelatin printing workshop

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Inks, stencils and Understanding the Gelatin Plate

2010, Gelatin plate print / Linda Germain / September 8, 2012

Sometimes pre-inking the stencil works and sometimes it doesn’t. Today I was trying to figure out why. It is the balance of water in the ink, plate and air. I think. When the ink won’t release from the stencil on to the plate the easiest thing to do is mix that ink with one that does release. I have a couple of cans of very sticky ink and I am experimenting with leaving the lid off, to see if I can dry the ink out. As I got a little frustrated this morning, I had to remind myself to go with the flow. Let Go and have some fun. Do you like my new app? PicFrame I think I am going to enjoy it.

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3 stencil cutting tips for gelatin printmaking

2010, gelatin plate tips, masking stencils / Linda Germain / September 1, 2012

I would rather be playing with ink and mark making tools than cutting stencils but I have to do it to create some new imagery. These are a few more of my Ellsworth Kelly inspired line drawings.

I cut the paper first and then coat with mat medium. The paper is easier to cut that way, but it is more challenging to coat the stencils with mat medium. They want to curl and stick to the table.

Also the mat medium really saturates the edged this way too. The helpful ideas are:

Use a fresh sharp blade. This is not the place to be frugal.
When cutting along a line turn the paper instead of turning the knife. This will give you a smoother cut.
Cut the tiny details first. The stability of the rest of the paper will make it easier to cut these details.

Oh.. Remember to breathe. I use wax paper and coat both sides of the masking stencil several times so that it becomes very strong.

We make stencils as part of the Make Monotypes, online class. Join the list to hear about the next session.

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