collage

Today I used some demo prints to cut shapes to make my gelatin print for the ICAD.  It took longer than I thought it would.  I used

• glue sticks
• scissors
• and a few practice prints
• charcoal for scribbles and
• a stamp set for words

I was thinking about

• organic shapes
• balance
• repetition but variety
• Value changes and
• bright and dull

In this gelatin print…..

I had to remember to play and to let go of the idea of perfection.   Hmmm seems like I have to remind myself of that one a lot.

Happy Printing!

Explore gelatin printmaking with the homemade gelatin and glycerin plate in Make Monotypes, the online printmaking class.

©linda germain 2012 collaged card approx 4.5″ x 5.5″

I have a big box of papers on the floor of my studio.  It contains “failed” or unfinished prints.  This little card has

1. a tea bag background,
2. some stamping with a block made of hair ties/elastics
3. and a few hearts cut out of failed gelatin prints.