2010

Working up a series of mixed media prints on boxes

2010, mixed media printmaking / /
©2012 linda germain
layering 7″ x7″ boxes

Today I started playing with some small boxes.  I collaged a layer of security envelops, then gesso and then lots of stamped layers, handwriting and paint.  I had to stop to let things dry.  I did use the hair dryer in between some of the layers but I got to a point where thing should dry on their own.  I had to remind myself to do some fearless experimentation.   Still hoping for some extraordinary result.  There is always tomorrow.  Happy Printing.

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Printed Scarf from Recycled Shirt

2010, fabric prints / /
©2012 linda germain
stamping on cotton jersey

©2012 linda germain
kind of blurry

Today I cut up a jersey shirt that had a paint stain on it. and printed all over it and made a scarf. I was not liking how it was turning out, but I kept going.  I used acrylic paint and 

  1. a stamp that I made with double stick tape and string, 
  2. and a cork, 
  3. and a screen print  of twigs 
  4. and then the cd on a pencil
The cd worked quite nicely to make a wavy line.  It held a lot of ink.  

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Paper Exhibit at Lynn Arts

2010, artist book / /
©2011 linda germain
mixed media artist book
©2011 linda germain
dirty book – inside pages

There  was a nice turn out to support the local artists at Lynn Arts yesterday.  My book created a bit of interest in looking for the “dirty.”  For those who can’t see it in person, it has to be handled to experience the dirt.  As you turn the pages,  you make an impression and the pages make an impression on you, by leaving a little graphite/charcoal on your fingers.  Happy Art making!

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