Gelatin plate print

Today I used my favorite colors black and blue and orange. I use some canson mixed Mixed media paper.  I worked up sections of the paper at a time.

It is the fine detail that can be obtained with the glycerin plate and gentle hand pressure that makes this a process that I love, and want to share with others.

There are still a few spots available in the summer session of Make Monotypes.  Check out the details and sign up soon, so you to can learn to love the amazing details.

I continued playing with the hole style stencil today. I have a pile of prints with potential laying on the floor. Some folks might call them failed prints, but I prefer to see it the  other way.

If you want to join me in this process, then sign up for the next session of Make Monotypes.    This what one student had to say:

I am delighted at how well organized the class is and how much I am learning. Linda, you are a wonderful teacher. THANKS. Each lesson is well thought out, and the videos are easy to understand. I truly appreciate your interest in each student’s development. It has been absolutely perfect, and I am so grateful that you offered this class online. I hope you offer an advanced class sometime soon!
Elenor Martin Austria – Make Monotypes 2014

I hope you join us for 4 weeks of exploring making monotypes with out a press and on the glycerin plate.

I have alway wanted to do a series of monotype prints with tiny trees.  I want to show the roots below the surface and the the leaves above the surface.

So today I gave it another shot.  It is challenging to use fragile plant materials to block and transfer ink. Below you can see how I placed the tiny tree on the plate ink side up when it was not in use.

If you are curious about monoprinting on the glycerin plate with inks on paper, then watch the video below, and sign up for the next session of Make Monotypes, a 6 week online printmaking course with ink on paper.  Early bird discount is available through Friday, May 17th.

Make Monotypes – printmaking without a press with Linda Germain from Linda Germain on Vimeo.

A quick simple print pulled on the glycerin plate.  A shaped impression on the left and a detailed impression on the right.  I think the combination of big shape and delicate marks helps to create interest. Variety in the marks is the design principle that I tried to employ here. What do you think?

If you want to learn more about these types of impressions then check out the printmaking workshops page.

Today slipped by, so I found myself making prints late tonight.  When I make a promise I stick to it.  That is the cool thing about promises, even to myself.

When I aim for one print that I kind of like, I need to work on at least 7 sheets of paper.  I might start with one idea in mind and then have to let go and be inspired and lead by the marks as they evolve.

Suspend expectations/judgment and move forward with the marks that I like.  How do you approach your printmaking?