combined techniques

What do you do to achieve your goals?

Cat and Moon Gelatin print by linda germainAppointments, networks and making headway.  I found that by having a commitment to another person really helps me to move forward with my goals.

Have you ever come across Marketing Mondays by Joanne Mattera?  She has 4 years of marketing advise for artists.  Check it out you may find something to jumpstart your week.

Today, I went to the Business Before Breakfast meeting with the Haverhill Chamber of commerce and hosted by the Wicked Big Cafe.  We had a great crowd, delicious food and hot coffee.

What do you do to achieve your goals?

What is the one thing that tips the scales in your favor?

My ICAD gelatin monotype print is –

  • on an index card
  • speedball inks
  • using the gelatin , glycerin, alcohol and water gelatin plate
  • with colored pencil and charcoal scribbles

I am not a cat person but I do like this little gelatin print.  I am adding new art work to my Etsy shop today.

Go over to my shop and follow it to see what is new.

Happy Printing!  Go and make your mark today.

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Textured Gelatin Plate Monotype Prints

Today I had a small piece of gelatin to work with. It is about one month old and filled with moldy holes. It was slimy and fading fast but I had some fun with it making gelatin plate monotype prints. I was surprised to find that the print I was the most pleased with was the print that was the most experimental. I layered colors randomly, brayered directly on to the print and then added some trace monoprint lines to it. I am struggling with just creating and finding my voice and needing to produce a product. In my heart I know that I just have to do work, listen to my heart and the product will take care of itself. Why am I resisting this choice? 

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