New Series of Mixed Media Prints

2010, mixed media printmaking / /

I am playing with this as a title for my current series of mixed media prints. I want to combine techniques without restriction.  Sometimes I limit myself to just printmaking, or just gelatin prints and I really don’t want to put those limits on this series.  I am thinking about layers of ink, paint, text and collage that can reveal what is going on in the mind.  I was affirming to look through some old prints and find that some of my work does that already.  Happy Printing!

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Gel Printmaking Workshop in Newburyport

2010 / /

I am happy to share that I have a workshop coming up –

Play w/Printmaking – Gelatin Prints
@ Artist Playground
the Tannery – Newburyport, MA
Saturday, March 3rd
12:30 – 4:30
$50/person all supplies included teens and adults

Gelatin Printmaking is low tech, fun and fast. This class is for everyone.   It is a wonderfully experimental process that gives results that vary from the abstract to the photographic. We will use found objects as“stamps” and “stencils” to work into the ink and create a series of images.

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Drawing for Inspiration

2010, drawings / /
©2006 linda germain
approx 18′ x 24″
charcoal on paper

I don’t love drawing, and I often search for something to draw.  I do love loose expressive line and charcoal.  I wish that I had a habit of drawing in my practice.  It feels like a chore.  But I usually do get a payoff when I do draw.  When I come back to the sketch a day or two later, I am often pleasantly pleased.  I am inspired by those who commit to their drawing practice.  Do you have a regular drawing practice?  Do you enjoy it?  What do you draw?  Inspire me Please.

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Read: Do it Yourself on Joanne Mattera’s Blog

2010, Uncategorized / /

Joanne Mattera has a great blog – full of conversation, ideas and suggestions about life as an artist.  I popped over there today and quickly read the Do it Yourself – Marketing Monday post.  FANTASTIC.  Now what am I going to make happen?  A solo show?  A residency?  A gallery?  I get to choose.  Happy Printing!

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Field Trip to PEM – Shapeshifting Exhibit

2010, Uncategorized / /

I took a quick trip to the Peabody Essex Museum to see the Shapeshifting exhibit of Native American Art.    We timed it right so we could take a tour with one of the docents.  6 exhibit halls with a fantastic range of expression.  Truly something for everyone.  I am inspired by folk art, primitive art and art that uses found materials.   I am taking a group of kids to the exhibit in February and then we will be creating art inspired by the exhibit @ Lynn Arts.

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