Adding Numbers to the Gelatin Print

2010 / /

abstracted numbers and a gelatin print by linda germainA colleague asked for some abstract artwork with numbers so I added a few numbers to today’s ICAD gelatin monotype.  It is going to be fun to play with numbers and geometric shapes for a while.  I love when text, letter and numbers are abstract marks rather than absolute meanings.

I used:

  • the typewriter again to put some numbers in the background
  • a plastic stencil to stamp some numbers into the orange ink
  • then the big zero that is bouncing on and off the page

Hey I added an about page to this site.  It was a bit risky for me.  I am trying to use a bit of humor to tell my story.  Check it out here.  Let me know if you think it is funny?  Cute?  too boastful?  Inappropriate?

Happy Printing.

Adding Numbers to the Gelatin Print Read More »

Link Love – 5 for friday

2010, monotype print / /

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailI will be brief today and share 5 blogs that inspire me.

  1. UK MaryAnne at ScrappyStickyinkymess.  She does lots of Gelli Prints and art journals and freebies too.  Be inspired to make a wonderful mess of your own.
  2. Join Meridith Hudson, at RefrigeratorGood.com for fabulous lesson plans inspired by the great ones.  Her tag line is artwork worthy of a magnet. love it!
  3. Alma Stoller – fun classes and tutorials for mixed media .  I like this one here.
  4. Dudley Redhead does printmaking, stamping and just fabulous finished prints.
  5. CreateArtwithMe.com  is artist and teacher Michelle East.  She has great projects and photos of what she teaches her students.

I hope you enjoy these artists and appreciate their skills.

Enjoy!

look for these links in the next few weeks

  • On August 2, Link Love will focus on sharing your five favorite tutorials.
  • On August 9, Link Love will focus on links representing your five favorite topics.
  • On August 16, Link Love turns to your blog, and you can share your five most popular posts this year. (But exclude giveaways, please.)
  • On August 23, Link Love focuses on links representing your five favorite projects from any blog you read.

Thanks to Diane and Tammy.

share the link love daisy yellow

 

Link Love – 5 for friday Read More »

Typewriter to the task – mixed media

mixed media printmaking / /

add typing to your prints by linda germainI found an old typewriter at the local Salvation Army Store a few months back.  It was $6.00 I think.  I got a new ribbon for it and played with it for  a day or two, but did not do much more.

Today I put an index card in the carriage and started typing off the top of my head.  I was just creating a background of text for my gelatin print.  I was putting myself, my thoughts out there with the idea of getting them out and covering them up with marks and ink.

One cool thing with a typewriter, is if I make mistakes there is no spell check, no correction.  I just leave the mistake there and move on.  I kind of like that idea.  Does everything need to be perfect?  Fixed?  Maybe not.

I am feeling a bit nervous about the ICAD challenge ending.  I am very pleased that I stuck to the daily commitment of producing and sharing an index card a day.

Today’s gelatin print is:gelatin print with typewriter text by linda germain

  • on an index card of course
  • With typewriter text
  • used a female figure stencil that I cut out
  • speedball inks

If you are a new reader sign up for the newsletter here.  Thanks for stopping by!

 

Happy Printing!

 

Typewriter to the task – mixed media Read More »

Just Let Go – in life and printing

monotype print / /

gelatin print of a woman with raised arms by linda germainToday there is something in the air.  I checked the pollen reports and it is not high, but my eyes and sinuses are sore. My body aches and I just want to sleep.  hmmm?  Enough whining.

I have this gelatin plate print for the ICAD today.  I used

  • index card
  • speedball inks
  • hand cut stencil
  • I used the stencil to transfer the black ink to the paper.  See the 3 tips video over here

I have added some cards to my Etsy shop.  Check them out here.

 

Happy Printing!

Just Let Go – in life and printing Read More »

What do you do to achieve your goals?

combined techniques / /

Cat and Moon Gelatin print by linda germainAppointments, networks and making headway.  I found that by having a commitment to another person really helps me to move forward with my goals.

Have you ever come across Marketing Mondays by Joanne Mattera?  She has 4 years of marketing advise for artists.  Check it out you may find something to jumpstart your week.

Today, I went to the Business Before Breakfast meeting with the Haverhill Chamber of commerce and hosted by the Wicked Big Cafe.  We had a great crowd, delicious food and hot coffee.

What do you do to achieve your goals?

What is the one thing that tips the scales in your favor?

My ICAD gelatin monotype print is –

  • on an index card
  • speedball inks
  • using the gelatin , glycerin, alcohol and water gelatin plate
  • with colored pencil and charcoal scribbles

I am not a cat person but I do like this little gelatin print.  I am adding new art work to my Etsy shop today.

Go over to my shop and follow it to see what is new.

Happy Printing!  Go and make your mark today.

What do you do to achieve your goals? Read More »