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.
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Though I just enjoyed a walk on the beach, today is my day to make my holiday cards.
I have a few stencils to choose from but I think I will start with this one.
I am going to add a bit of background color and enjoy the process!
If you would like to explore gelatin printmaking with me, then check out the details on the printmaking workshop page.
The next session starts soon.
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Gelatin printmaking is a low tech and satisfying way of printing for folks who like to work fast and spontaneously.
Images can be quite abstract.
To almost photographic:
If you want to expand and explore the process of gelatin printmaking with ink on paper, then join us in Make Monotypes.
Class starts soon. Check out the details on the printmaking workshop page.
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Do you let yourself play each day?
It was Carl Jung who said, “The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct.”
As artists we are always creating. I think incorporating some play into our practice feeds new life into our art.
Today I was prompted to play, based on a Pinterest image, by Michele Cooper.
She shares a video on how to make 6 stroke figures.
I use Pinterest to share my gelatin plate monotype prints and to save inspiration and ideas.
Click on the image and hop over to my collection of boards, gelatin prints and printmaking tools. Be careful! It is easy to lose track of time when you start browsing.
I challenge you to find one bit of inspiration and then take immediate action. PLAY!
If you would like to play with gelatin printmaking in the new year then join us in Make Monotypes, the online gelatin printmaking class.
This is a 4 week printmaking class the explores all the major skills to make beautiful gelatin plate monotype prints.
Read all the details on the workshop page and join us. Class starts Jan 7th, 2019.
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