mixed media printmaking

Printmaking without a Press Artist’s Demonstration

• Linda Germain, mixed media printmaker
• Haverhill Art Market
• 90 Washington St
• June 18th 12 to 5

Printmaking without a press how is that possible? Actually you are probably very familiar with some printmaking techniques that do not require a press.

Screen printing – everyone has a screen printed t-shirt.

Rubber stamping – This process has be come very familiar to crafters and scrapbooking enthusiasts.

Stenciling – is common. Most of us have seen or used alphabet stencils to make a poster.

A less common process is monotype printing. You will have to come to the Market to see this one!

Come by the Haverhill Artist Market and ask questions, watch demo and maybe even try out one or more of these printmaking without a press techniques.

I will have the tools that I use to make my mixed media prints available and will be giving demos through out the day.

One of my goals is to demystify printmaking and help to make it accessible to everyone. Hope to see you at the Art Market next week.

When you are in your studio, do you like to work in silence? Or do you have special music to enhance your creativity?

I have been listening to Pandora Radio and the Laid Back Beach Music Station. I have to stay it is the next best thing to the beach. It puts me in a loose happy state.

Sometimes I do need quiet to get things done. So I guess it depends on the stage of creation.

Would you like to create an artist retreat for yourself, in the comfort of your own space? Read the details and sign  up today for the Mixed Media Printmaker’s Retreat. It starts August 26th.

There are many reasons why I have pile of prints:

• It takes time for me to get into the flow of printing.
• Gelatin printing is experimental and often uncontrollable
• I love the process more than the final product.

But sometimes I like to make a finished product or print.

• Cut and collage
• Crop and frame
• Fold, sew and make a book

What do you like to do with your printed papers? Do you frame them? Do you purge or do you save them all? Would you like to take a class that focused on using all your papers/prints with potential?

If so then join the the special interest list below and I will send you more info as the class develops.