Video – inspired by Make Monotypes – ecourse
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Do you see yourself in this Image?
I made this collage of the qualities that my students might possess. I am curious if you see parts of your creative self in the image. If you do then hop over and get on the special list to be the first to know when registration opens for MAKE MONOTYPES – a six week course coming in January.
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What is a Print?
I often forget that the average person does not know what an original print is. I was reminded of this at the crafter’s fair at the River Ruckus in Haverhill this past weekend.
I try to use familiar words and concepts to describe the monotype process, but I often lose them in the first few sentences. I should have had my video with me, or maybe some process pictures. I found a fun and interactive slideshow from the folks a MOMA. It explains what a print is and gives great examples.
Sometimes the mystery of printing on Jello, holds the viewer’s interest for a while. It is such a user friendly process – I need to find the words to create a bridge to understanding printmaking and monotype printing.
A gelatin monotype print is a one of a kind original print. It is created by making marks in a thin layer of ink on the surface of a plate of gelatin. Gelatin is soft and malleable and can hold delicate details. These details are transferred to paper by hand pressure alone. This is the beauty of gelatin printmaking, the transfer of delicate details by hand pressure alone. It is a water based non-toxic process that is experimental and user friendly. I think it is easier to watch the video.
Or join me for a day of gelatin play – check out the dates here.
Happy Printing!
Link Love on Fridays
This project gets me out looking for inspiration. My first inspiration is a realism painter with a twist Debbie Shirley. She does neon signs, old car and fruits and veggies. I think she can bring just about anything to life.
Number 2 for this week is Randal Plowman’s blog – a collage a day. He has been my inspiration for daily doings for a long time.
Number 3 fabulous blog Terri Stegmiller Art Quilts, surface design, quilting, thermo fax, stencils and cats! She surprised me with a gift a few months back. Check out her whimsical style. I am sure you will smile.
Number 4, Alyson Stanfield is always giving away helpful information for artists in business. She is a business role model and has lots to offer artists and other creatives.
Number 5 blog for this week is Amy Hood Arts, she has selection of tutorials, a lot of info about working with kids and homeschooling
So click on the header images above and be inspired.
Stay Cool!
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Flower Power – inspired Monotype Print
I changed my palette and imagery for this monotype print.
- Red and turquoise instead of the blue and yellow that I gravitate to
- More Cameo machine cut stencils
- From photos that I took
Monotype Print – Gelatin Plate
I did a couple of different techniques in this print.
- I used the stencil with the hole in it for the red flower and
- got these sharp shapes
- just like Jane Davies does in her video here
- Usually I am masking and printing with the cut out/shape stencil.
Happy Printing!
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