©2009 linda germain gelatin print w/ old gelatin

Last thursday, the APT class was about alternatives to galleries.  We had a 6 member panel talk about their experiences from urban art, college galleries, Historical settings, art consultants, and art donations.  Suzanne Schultz of Canvas Fine Arts made an impression on me.  I loved her energy and attitude.  She spoke of the artist who changed her life Javier Osorio.   Click on his name and watch the video.  My APT group is putting together an exhibit – Risky Business – check out the details

©2012 linda germain screen printing on magazine page

So still playing with my new thermofax screens.   I have a stack of papers that I just keep layering with more textural images.  This one has 2 noticeable  screen designs and the wonderful watery marks come from “cleaning” the screen.  Linda Branch Dunn said, “you paid for the ink, so why throw it down the drain.”  So to print all the ink, she showed us how to spritz the inked side of the screen with water and print the ink here and there on our paper or fabric.  As I do it I think what an ugly mess, but then I come back in a day or two and find the ink has dried in an interesting way.   Happy Printing!

There is this great place in Lynn, MA called EXCL , extras for creative learning. They are a membership based non-profit creative reuse center. ExCL has been serving greater Boston’s teachers, artists, and creative people since 1981. They have more crazy stuff than you can imagine.  Due to circumstances beyond their control, they are in a bind right now and need help making ends meet.
Check out the blog for detail on the silent auction and the one day visitor’s pass.  Details Saturday — Try Us for $20 

Saturday April 21 try out ExCL for the day; $20 per person.