artist book

Do something different. See if it creates new possibilities in your art making.

I am preparing for the class, Make Marks. I was inspired to create this class because I wanted to use my art making skills to feel better.

I wanted to use tools that I have and that allow me to be spontaneous.

Those tools are:

• gelatin plate, water based inks
• found stamping tools
• pens, pencils crayons and markers
• simple relief blocks

They are all non-toxic and quick drying. So I can get into a flow and keep making marks without needing to wait for things to dry.

The hope is that the unique combination of marks will “tell a story”, elicit a feeling or make a connection.

The process is active and intuitive. A little Jackson Pollock, just on a smaller scale. Most of us don’t have the luxury of splattering buckets of paint.

So instead, I take the biggest piece of paper and scribble and make action marks with crayons. That is where the bravery comes in.

• As an adult artist, can you scribble, splatter or tear?
• What tools do you have that could be used to make some action/emotion marks?
• I challenge you to try it and see what happens

I have chosen to then work these marked papers into a book. I love the book as art, because it it intended to be touched. It is intimate and precious.

I invite you to join us in the online class. I know this is a busy time of year, but some art making may give you a little peace.

Happy Printing!