Do you ever take that gelatin plate print one step too far and then regret it? I know I do. But I try to not let this fear of wrecking the piece stop me.
Printmaking without a Press
- gives me freedom to work at home or in a smaller space
- Is usually a faster process that allows for
- quick learning about technique and design
Move through the Fear and Play
- Stop printing if you really love it
- Wait a day to see if you need to add a final pop to the gelatin print
- Maybe add that “pop” by hand or with a more predictable technique
- Make extra prints so you can take risks on the ones that you like but don’t love
Share the Link Love Friday
- http://www.geninne.com Geninne’s Art Blog, she has wonderful illustrations, stamping tutorials and a new book just out Avian Friends Activity Journal.
- http://thecardboardcollective.com Be inspired to shade yourself from the sun with this paper bag hat! Many other patterns and plans for making stuff with cardboard.
- RAE MISSIGMAN is part of the 21 Secrets Art Journaling course. I just signed up and I watched her videos and made a recycled coptic stitch book with no tears or frustration. Her video was very easy to follow. I watched it once and then made the book parts and then watched it again as I sewed the gelatin print signatures to the old Nancy Drew Book. Here’s a video of my coptic stitch book for the go green project.
4. Well this is not a blog but it is a Kickstarter Project that caught my eye. So I share it here for you. The concept and the aesthetic speak to me. I know that I can take away and benefit from artists who are similar but different than me. So I share Ubuntu Handline Portfolio and a Kickstarter project.
5. Another mixed printmaker from New England who uses the gelli plate and collage to make delicate and expressive monotype prints Roberta Warshaw.
Happy Printing!
Awesome gelli printing advice! Will check out thd other blogs, as well. I’m also doing 21 Secrets! Thanks!
oh great which of the 21 projects have your already done?
Diana Trout’s, Cathy B’s, & the Jumping in Puddles 🙂
Great printing tips. And what a lovely collection of links to explore – thanks!
Great links Linda! I enjoyed your green journal video. I think I need to revisit 21 secrets…thanks!
so much info in the 21 secrets. I can only take in so much at a time. Definitely revisit!
Hi Linda. I just found you and your videos. They are great learning tools. Love your art.
welcome. I am glad you found me.
I have not yet watched Rae’s videos, but you have made me move it to the next class I watch. I have just started Roben’s class. I love your prints, they are very inspiring, as are your words. Very good advice. 🙂
Thank you for sharing. 🙂