Be inspired by your own work

As I sort through stuff in my studio, I have been pleasantly surprised by some of my older prints and drawings.

watercolor painting of dog

I was reminded of:

  • ways that I fearlessly used tools
  • how I explored and exhausted a subject matter
  • to try it and see what happens
  • use non-traditional papers
  • made lots of prints get a few that I loved

mixed media screen print of fish

I found these gelatin prints and was reminded to work with an attitude of play and discovery.

horse print by linda germain

Here I freely scribbled with pastels to unify and complete this little gelatin plate monotype print. I am looking forward to add some scribble and play back into my daily practice.

gelatin print with sewing

Here I was reminder to get my sewing machine out, pull out the thread and make some perforated prints. I love the texture and surprise that thew sewn mark makes on paper.

blank face portrait

Here I thought about how much I like to simplify and make a few bold marks. And to even let the imperfection show through.

gelatin monotype with typed text

This gelatin plate monotype print was made on a stream of conscious style typed paper. Tells me to start playing with my old typewriter again.

I hope this encourages you to look through some of your older work with a sense of discovery.

Maybe you will how much your style has:

  • stayed the same
  • changed or developed.

Hopefully what you do find will make you smile.

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