Even if the places that inspire you do not directly correlate with the art that you are making. The visit to your special place will feed your energy.
These places of inspirations can be:
Just get there! Is is important for your practice to fill the well with images and energy.
Go to the place that inspires you to create – often Read More »
I have made a lot of gelatin plates for printmaking over the last 10 years. But since I have started using the gelatin and glycerin and water recipe, I only make one or 2 plates a year.
The basic recipe and concept is simple. Dissolve gelatin in water and let it harden.
I like to use:
I like the way the gelatin plate transfers marks, that is why I go through the steps to make the plate, rather than use the commercially produced gel plates.
Need the FREE recipe and instructions? Get it here.
If you want to explore all the possibilities of printing with the Gelatin and glycerin plate, then join us in the next session of Make Monotypes. Class starts soon.
Tools I like for making the Gelatin Plate Read More »
Ink is one supply that I think you should use up! As most inks age they change and sometimes don’t work as well as when they are fresh.
Piles of prints with potential – are good things to use up rather than just save them for the perfect project.
If you work with photo emulsion screens, like the EZscreen above then you definitely want to use them before they expire. They have a shelf life of about 6 months and then the emulsion starts to harden and they are no good.
I challenge you to bravely use up some supplies and maybe even toss out some things that are no longer useful.
Enjoy!
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Any time is a good time to play with gelatin printmaking. But if the weather is keeping you in then pull some prints.
I think a little bit of humidity actually helps the ink stay moist and transfer to the paper.
So grab a few tools and a stack of paper and pull some prints.
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Fun to do these tiny paintings that are inspired by a walk in the woods. I was amazed that I was able to capture some of the energy of the woods in such a small sketch.
Can you tell:
Try it. Go for a walk and then paint thumbnail landscapes of your walk. I think you will be amazed.
Thumbnail paintings inspired by woods walks Read More »