I love putting on my apron that is stained with the marks of making stuff. I remember the special art apron my Gram gave me when I would paint with her. Tools of a trade make you feel special, like you are a member of an elite group.
How about you do you love a clean apron, a stained paint shirt or something else?
Each method has it’s strengths and weakness, and therefore is better for certain applications.
A few years back, I took an intro to printmaking class and was hooked, but after the class ended I did not have a press to work with.
I tried an open studio at a local college but that was limiting too. Eventually I found gelatin plate monotype printing and it was love at first “print.” It is the ability to obtain a wonderful detailed impression without having a press that is the attraction for me. I also love the immediate, fluid process of gelatin printmaking. Also I use non-toxic water based inks with the gelatin plate, which is good because I seem to be sensitive to oil based inks now.
Hand cut stencils can be used over and over again, but each time the impression is going to be different.
Mark making tools affect the ink differently every time. I love that.
I am overwhelmed by all the possibilities in my life, day and art. Sometimes I just have to stop and simplify.
Here in New England the plants are dying and shriveling up for the winter. Today I stopped in the garden and pulled up a couple of seed pods and did a couple of quick sketches on Index cards. I love index cards ever since the Index Card a day challenge with Tammy Garcia from Daisy Yellow. They are the perfect size for turning into small thermofax screens. Then your drawing can be printed here and there and everywhere.
Do you see beauty in decay? Do you use it in your work?
I have been enjoying Pandora and Sara Bareilles, and I found the video above while I was searching for inspiring website themes and came across headway and Lisa Lavoie .
Doesn’t it just make you want to be brave and do something? I am still smiling!
I love putting on my apron that is stained with the marks of making stuff. I remember the special art apron my Gram gave me when I would paint with her. Tools of a trade make you feel special, like you are a member of an elite group.
