2010

Inspired by Carla Sonheim

2010, drawing fluid screen print / /
©linda germain 2012
drawing fluid drying on the screen

I took one of Carla Sonheim’s online classes last summer – Faces 101.  I love the intensity of a one week class.  We did 101 face drawings in a week.  She is also the author of a fantastic book –

Drawing Lab for Mixed-Media Artists: 52 Creative Exercises to Make Drawing Fun   Her style and videos are perfect.  I laughed and did some fearless drawing.  The structure of assignments motivated me to make drawings, that I could eventually use for printmaking projects.  Line drawings are good for the drawing fluid method of screen printing.

 

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Trimming up an Old Gelatin Printing Plate

2010, Uncategorized / /
©2012 linda germain
6″ x 8″
gelatin plate print
©2012 linda germain
Trim old Gelatin Plate for Printing

I was ready to toss my gelatin plate today, but I gave it a little more life.  I took a razor blade to the edge and got rid of the hard edge. I used a square to make the corners square.  But with gelatin, I try not to worry about the funky edges.   The razor blade cuts through nice and easily.  Sometimes it cuts more smoothly when an up and down motion is used. Happy Printing!

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Three steps to a simple card

2010, collage / /
©linda germain 2012
collaged card
approx 4.5″ x 5.5″

I have a big box of papers on the floor of my studio.  It contains “failed” or unfinished prints.  This little card has

  1. a tea bag background,
  2. some stamping with a block made of hair ties/elastics
  3. and a few hearts cut out of failed gelatin prints.
I am reminding myself to allow for fearless experimentation.  Funny how I have to keep reminding myself.  Happy Printing!

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Gelatin Prints with Found Objects

2010, gelatin print tips / /
©linda germain 2008
3.5″ x 2.5″
gelatin print on book page

Sometimes simple works, like walking instead of driving a car.  As I walk to the studio, I see stuff that inspires me, like rusted metal and blocks of wood.  This gelatin plate print is

  1. on an old book page
  2. that I over printed with white first to increase the value contrast and
  3. simply pressed with a block of wood 3 times
  4. and layer down 3 threads and
  5. made the print.
To simplify my schedule, I am going to offer Valentine’s Card Making workshops in a couple of locations.  Check out the workshop page if you are interested. Happy Printing!

 

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In the Studio and @ Sage Art Gallery

2010, Uncategorized / /
©linda germain
accordion book with gelatin prints, relief prints and collage
approx 2.5″ x 3.5″

Today, I walked the 2 miles to my studio. Walking is so good for my head.  I get so many ideas.  I experimented  with some abstract landscapes.  I was using the brayer to lay down paint, lift it off and create layers.  On a break I walked over to the Sage Art Gallery on Washington Street, Haverhill, Mass.  I was talking to Don Herrock the owner about exhibit and teaching opportunities there.  So I am going to be the featured artist in March.  There will be an opening reception on thursday, March 15th from 6:30 to 8:00  More details to follow – stay tuned  🙂

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