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©2012 linda germain gelatin print with masking stencil you can buy this one of a kind original monotype

Today I  was filling the well as Julia Cameron would say.  I went to the Boston Public library to see a printmaking exhibit by Mixit Print Studio in Somerville, MA.

I thought I had missed it but I go in just before it closes tomorrow.   There was such a range of printmaking styles and techniques to be inspired by.  There were installations, books, small prints, large prints and everything in between.  There was even two gelatin prints by Tamar Etingen.  It made me want to go check out their studio and see where it all happens.  ahhh a trip for another day.

Just a reminder I have only a couple  of spaces left for the August gelatin printmaking workshop.  Here are the details:

The focus of this class is gelatin plate monoprints with masking stencils and stamping tools. It is a wonderfully experimental process that gives results that vary from the abstract to the photographic.  The soft malleable gelatin is covered with ink, and then marks are made in the ink with found objects and stencils.  Once you have experimented with the materials you can start to focus on combining methods to create a series of pleasing prints. Space it limited – to reserve your spot – email Linda Germain Lgermainart@gmail.com 

©linda germain 2012 Gelatin Print – Off the Pier

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©linda germain 2012 gelatin monotype prints with Daniel smith water soluble ink

For me when the weather is warm it is the time to use my Daniel Smith water soluble block printing inks on my gelatin plates.  The inks seems to roll out better when it is warm.  I have learned to go with the flow and use these inks in the summer.  I love that the colors are rich and deep.  I also like that the ink dries fixed.

I am happy to share that I have a couple of spots available in my Gelatin Printmaking Two Hour Teaser class on Wednesday, August 1st, from 6-8 at my studio in Haverhill, MA.  You could give the Daniel Smith inks a try.

For the Full day of Play with Gelatin check out my workshops page