Taking a break from the printing today and collaging with security envelopes and thinking. Read some Louise Hay today. Worked on the farm, picking tomatoes and cleaning perenials. No more spell check or if there is I can’t find it. Relax and have some fun! http://www.linda-germain.com/
Collages with Security Envelopes Read More »
October 3–25 Opening Reception: Sunday, October 4, 2:00–4:00pm
Michele Augeri, Elaine Insero, Barbara Nachmias-Kedesdy, Mary J. Pollak, Mary C. Webber
MGNE presents: Unlimited Vision: One-of-a-Kind Prints
at Carol Grillo Art Gallery Endicott College Center for the Arts, Beverly, MA
October 16 – December 22, 2009
Reception: Thursday, October 29, 5-7pm
Bettina Gellinek Turner Installed a solo exhibit of her art at the First Religious Society in Newburyport today – all of seven pieces, it’s a tiny gallery space under the stairs. Come see it on Sunday or during the week in the mornings.
This means lots of openings to attend and artwork to celebrate. Enjoy! http://www.linda-germain.com/
Friends Showing – Art Work Read More »
I am thinking about offering 4 short gelatin printmaking workshops at my studio. I want to keep the class small and flexible. I am getting back to the idea of “play with printmaking.” Sometimes I slip into serious mode.
I am also considering massachusetts cultural council grants. I am thinking about offering courses in other local venues with the support of the cultural council grant. Try it right. What have I got to lose. I don’t like rejection. Sometimes I get stopped by thinking too much. blah blah blah.
There is a fun art show coming up @ drawingroomportlandmaine.com Envelop(e). I am going to do something with the security envelopes that I have been collecting. The deadline is not ’til December, so I have plenty of time. Maybe too much time.
I have been experiementing with facebook.com and twitter.com. It is time consuming. Once fun thing that happened Daniel Smith found me and put me in the pool for the weekly drawing for a $50 gift cert. http://www.linda-germain.com/
On to the next Project Read More »
I met the deadline. I feel good. This series of prints are printed on old map pages. They are layered an unpredictable.
Browmfield Gallery Solo Competion Read More »
Statement about my current series:
I make monotype prints on a plate of gelatin because I like the immediacy of the process. I thrive on possibility and surprise. I am intrigued by how layers of information are revealed and hidden. The goal is to draw you into my process by wanting to look more closely. This series is about being lost. A map is the foundation of each print. I layer shapes and lines, hiding and revealing only sections of the map. I use the principles of line, shape, and value to guide me to a resolution. The process is loose, free and intuitive. It does not always end in a pleasing print, and often a good print is hidden under that last layer of ink. This requires a constant letting go of expectations and willingness to do something else. The key is to keep going. “Being lost” means to be bewildered, gone astray or perplexed, but it can also mean to be absorbed in or engrossed in. Being lost precedes being found. This is hopeful.
Draft of my Bio
Linda Germain is an artist and teacher. In 2004, she left a career as a wilderness guide and attorney to be an artist. In a short time, she has won several awards for printmaking, has been an artist in residence at local high school, and won a scholarship to the Women’s Studio Workshop in Rosedale, NY. Linda has had solo shows several community venues. She has taught at Northern Essex Community College as a drawing and painting tutor and as an instructor for the College for Kids program. Last year she volunteered to be exhibit manager for the NECC Library ArtSpace. During that time, she organized 7 shows and created a web presence for the school. Linda’s passion for art making is undeniable. She is currently planning a series for printmaking workshops to be offered at her studio and other art association venues.
I would love feedback. This stuff is always a struggle for me.
working on statement and bio Read More »