Future Beauty @ PEM 2 more days

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Yesterday, I went to the Peabody Essex Museum to see Future Beauty: Avant-Garde Japanese Fashion.  I was so pleased as soon as I stepped into the exhibit.  I was greeted by huge fashion silhouettes with mirrors.

shape prints by linda germain
shape prints on a gelatin and glycerin plate by linda germain

I have often thought about reflections in art exhibits.  Generally the glare and reflection from the glass is not part of the exhibit, but I would like to do an exhibit where it is an integral part of the experience.

We pick and choose what we see.  And often we choose not to see ourselves in the art, reflection or space.  Did I lose you?  Try it next time you are admiring a framed and glass covered piece of art.

Can you see yourself?  It is important? Does it matter?  I don’t really know.  Does it affect how you feel or your experience of the art?

 

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Snow draws me Out of the Studio

2010, Haverhill, inspiration / /

Linda Germain's studio Jan 2014Huge snow flakes are falling outside. It is a challenge to stay inside when the snow says come out and play.

I guess there is always some good excuse to play.  Play is important.  That is why I try to add play to my printmaking.  I try to approach a project with a sense of discovery and invention.  When I do that, then I am happy and usually something magical beyond my control happens.

Enjoy!

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4 Finds For Printing

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4 printmaking finds by linda germain

I am pleased to share that I am into my first week of the Make Monotypes Course – that I have been working on for the last few months. It is very exciting I am working with 50 artists from all over the world.

Ok, enough of that.  Let me share with you a few good deals from the local bargain stores.  I love to use stuff that is free, but sometimes bargain store deals are good too.

  1. Cosmetic sponges are great for printing small screens like my business card above.
  2. Squeegees are great for thermofax screens.  I have cut a few of these into smaller sizes to works for different size screens.
  3. The cookie sheet is perfect for making the gelatin and glycerin plate for making monotypes.
  4. About once a year, I can find those little treasure boxes.  I like to use the back side of the box for mixed media.  Just cover the other side with brown paper and attach a hanger.
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Support and Inspiration from Others

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I joined the Thriving Artist’s summit in December.  It was a jam packed online series of conversations about thriving as artists.  Bonnie Glendinning was the host and she interviewed more than 25 people who are successfully in the art business.  There is still time to join the conversation.

This video features many of the artists who participated.  I was surprised to see a few folks who I know.  Maybe you will see someone you know too.

My goal now is to actually apply some of what I have learned.

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