Getting Art out There

2010, Gelatin plate print / /
stones over NY
stones over NY
So I have been slowly finishing some gelatin prints and getting them  into frames and mats.  I have a couple of piece on display at the chowder house in Marblehead Mass, with my artist’s way friends.
Our exhibit will run through November 30, at the Marblehead Café and Chowder Company, 9 Bessom Street, Village Plaza, Marblehead.  Our opening will be Tuesday, November 16, from 5:30-7:00 P.M.
Soon I will have a couple of pieces at the McCoy Gallery @ Merrimack College with my printmaker friends. I have a few pieces on display at the Essex Art Center right now.
Join us in the next session of Make Monotypes to watch the video go to the workshops page.

 

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Matting and framing Gelatin Prints

2010, Uncategorized / /

I have been cutting mats and framing prints.  In an effort to bring my carefree creative spirit into finishing and presenting my prints, I had box frames made and mounted several prints on the boxes.  I tried for weeks to convince myself that the boxes were going to work, but they did not.  They did not complement the prints.  So I took them off the boxes and started cutting mats and framing them the traditional way.  Luckily I used studio tac to adhere them to the boxes so the prints came off easily.  I will have to find a new use for the boxes.  I am using Crescent ragmat and it seems to dull my blades after cutting just one mat.  I have checked my guide and adjusted the blade several times.

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Gelatin Prints on Cotton Fabric

2010, fabric prints, Gelatin plate print, gelatin print tips / /
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One of the qualities that I love about gelatin printmaking is the ability to get great detail with out having a press.  The detail is increased when the gelatin is smooth and fresh, the paper/fabric is smooth and absorbent, and the moisture of the ink and the paper/fabric is just right.  I have been spritzing the cotton fabric and blotting it with newsprint to increase the tranfer of details. The blue piece above was made with a piece of yarn.  Oh!  I found that is it a good idea to heat set with an iron in between layers.  That will minimize the loss of details on the first layer.  More gelatin printing tips. Got to go play.
Gelatin print on Cotton Fabric, 8″ x 8″ ©2010

 

 

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Accordion Book Class @ Essex Art Center

2010, artist book, handmade books / /
Accordion books in various shapes ©2010 linda germain
I am pleased to share that I am offering an accordion book workshop at the Essex Art Center.  Just one day and you will be showing off your art in a book form. These are the details:
56 Island St. Lawrence, MA 01840
Tel: 978-685-2343 Email: info@essexartcenter.com
Date:  Saturday, September 25th, 10 am -2 pm, $40

We will create the basic form and then use collage and printmaking techniques to complete the book. Bring your our imagery and ideas and we can incorporate them into the process. The accordion is a great way to show off a series of prints, tell a story or display small artwork. EAC provides materials. We need at least 4 people to run the class so call, ask questions and sign up early.

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