As I sort through stuff in my studio, I have been pleasantly surprised by some of my older prints and drawings.
I was reminded of:
- ways that I fearlessly used tools
- how I explored and exhausted a subject matter
- to try it and see what happens
- use non-traditional papers
- made lots of prints get a few that I loved
I found these gelatin prints and was reminded to work with an attitude of play and discovery.
Here I freely scribbled with pastels to unify and complete this little gelatin plate monotype print. I am looking forward to add some scribble and play back into my daily practice.
Here I was reminder to get my sewing machine out, pull out the thread and make some perforated prints. I love the texture and surprise that thew sewn mark makes on paper.
Here I thought about how much I like to simplify and make a few bold marks. And to even let the imperfection show through.
This gelatin plate monotype print was made on a stream of conscious style typed paper. Tells me to start playing with my old typewriter again.
I hope this encourages you to look through some of your older work with a sense of discovery.
Maybe you will how much your style has:
- stayed the same
- changed or developed.
Hopefully what you do find will make you smile.
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