2010

Stencils and Printmaking on a Gelatin Plate

2010, Haverhill / /

I found some old sewing patterns and used the images on the cover to cut some stencils for gelatin printmaking I thought the negative shapes and spaces would be stronger than they are but I guess they work. I photocopied the image and then printed it on to card stock. Then I put a couple coats of mat medium on both sides. That way the stencils will last and will not absorb lots of ink and water. I experimented with inking the stencil heavily and then positioning it on the plate of gelatin. I came up with a few prints that I like. More gelatin printing tips.  www.linda-germain.com

Stencils and Printmaking on a Gelatin Plate Read More »

Making Marks – moving forward

2010, combined techniques, Haverhill / /

Today I worked between several different pieces just making marks. I try to let the judgments and negative conversations in my head just roll off. Today I got a newsy email from the Massaschusetts Cutural Council about events and deadlines. It gets me thinking about applying for grants and other ways to bring in some money in this field of art.
I have been tossing around the idea of combining my images, plates and things. I think I just have to do it and see what happens – stop thinking about doing it. This week I made 4 or 5  plates. How could I combine or print them into a complete expression? www.linda-germain.com

Making Marks – moving forward Read More »

Printmaking, Drawing and Walking

2010, mixed media printmaking, relief prints / /

This is a soft block print of Rye on the Rocks, our family cottage at Rye Beach. I have wanted to do a series about the cottage, my grandmother, the weather, the emotions and mistique of the tiny place. Today I used a speedy cut block and it was very easy to carve with inexpensive carving tools. That is very satisfying.
On another note, the state of our country is getting me down and I usually live a very “protected” live – something is changing. I feel relationship to the chaos and crisis that they talk about in the news. Movement that is what I am using to get me through the day. I started with a walk this morning and in the studio I am moving from piece to piece, moving on, moving through just moving. My walk took me past the Spatial Relations exhibit @ the ArtSpace @ Bentley Library. It looks great.
I have several drawings of Kip going and I am just making the marks, letting things flow, letting stuff out. I came across a book by Fred Babb last week. “go to your studio and make stuff” that speaks to me. I like the open endedness about is. It is freeing. It feels good. But I get to my studio and I start to impose restrictions and expectations on the stuff I make. That is no fun and stops the flow of anything good.

Printmaking, Drawing and Walking Read More »