mixed media printmaking

©2012 linda germain layering 7″ x7″ boxes

Today I started playing with some small boxes.  I collaged a layer of security envelops, then gesso and then lots of stamped layers, handwriting and paint.  I had to stop to let things dry.  I did use the hair dryer in between some of the layers but I got to a point where thing should dry on their own.  I had to remind myself to do some fearless experimentation.   Still hoping for some extraordinary result.  There is always tomorrow.  Happy Printing.

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!