Just step outside, or look outside and, I bet you can find something to inspire you to smile. Today, I climbed through the snow to get these dried up milkweed pods. I noticed the squirrel tracks leading up to the bird feeder. Did you notice anything that made you smile today?
Many are smiling about Make Monotypes – the online printmaking class. Check out the details here.
Beautiful Decay – Milkweed in Winter Read More »
I am drawn to fiber and line. I use thread all the time to connect elements in my monotype prints. I was so pleased when I found the red feather bundle of yarn at EXCL last week. I also got some nylon stuff the has very delicate fibers. I have been layering lots of delicate tangles. Hmm? Wonder what it means.
Enjoy!
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Today I did a little printing on a 16″ x 20″ glycerin plate. I am playing with threads and fibers. I rigged up a cool pin registration system and I am printing on Canson mixed media paper. It is not my usually style but fun to try something new. Now I am journaling on it with multi-colored pencils.
Did you play today? There’s still time – go for it.
If you like playing with monotype printing, then check out the next session of Make Monotypes.
Did You Play Today? Read More »
What do you see when you pause and look around your art studio? Mess? Chaos? Neat and Tidy? Creation? Potential? Do you see yourself?
I do see myself, and it is a messy creation full of potential. I have some of my artist’s books on a shelf and stack of glycerin/gelatin, and now since I have started teaching online, the ever present studio lights and video camera.
I am very lucky to have space in my family’s machine shop. My dad makes stitching attachments for shoe, handbag and mattress manufacturers. I share my space with a retired chemist, who is building an experimental aircraft! On weekends my nephews visit and we build stuff, paint things and let out our inner kids.
What do you see when you “look” around your studio?
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I am 1/2 through the winter session of MakeMonotypes. We understand the basics about the glycerin plate, stencils and stamping tools. Now we are exploring the finer skills of printmaking on the glycerin plate with ink and paper.
If you think this class might interest you then please check out my new video and join the mailing list. Registration for the next session will open at the end of February and class starts in March.
Happy Printing!
Do you see yourself in this collage? Read More »