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Check out your local art scene

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I was recently encouraged to gather inspiration from local art options. I offer the idea to you. It is usually a quick and easy way to fuel your art practice.

art fuel your local center

You can search for:

  • Regional art associations
  • Art centers – that offer classes and more
  • Galleries and art exhibit venues like libraries
  • College galleries and continuing education classes

Then pick one to visit or join in for an activity. See who you meet and how you can be inspired.

cogswell art space

I recently helped with a clean up day for a local art center that is in the process of opening. Cogswell Art space is an old school that is becoming a new space for the arts in Haverhill. They are having a housewarming event October 19th and 20th.

I will be there on the 20th from 10 to 11AM doing a FREE gelatin printmaking demo.hand print cards with the gelatin plate

So the challenge for you is to look locally and see if you can find:

  • inspiration
  • support
  • other artists to create with.

Happy trails!

Get support from an online class. Check out the current offerings on the printmaking workshop page.

 

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Free Gelatin Printing Demo at the Cogswell Housewarming

Haverhill / /

linda germain gelatin printmaking in the greenhouse in winter

  • Gelatin Plate Monotype Printmaking Demonstration
  • by Linda Germain
  • Sunday, October 20th 10 AM to 11AM
  • Cogswell Artspace
  • 351 S. Main St, Haverhill, MA

Check out the amazing possibilities of gelatin plate printmaking. Linda will be printing with botanicals to make hand printed cards.

Gelatin printmaking is a non-toxic, low tech process that can be done in your home with just a few tools. It makes printmaking accessible to everyone from kids and grandparents to artists and teachers and therapists.

Come and experience this printmaking process first hand.

fern prints on the gelatin plate

Want to get started with Gelatin Printmaking at your own home? Get the free recipe below and watch a few videos.

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Take your art for a walk

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city scape to inspire art making

  • What fuels your art making?
  • Do you find inspiration every where or in specific places or situations?
  • Can you be inspired in your studio, by music or is it public activity?

Today, I was trying to get 12,000 steps, so I walked around the lake with my phone.  I decided to let myself stop and take photos whenever I felt so moved.  I took the shot even when it did not seem to be as pleasing through the lens, as it did to my naked eye.

autumn trees in the city

Our eyes are so fast and amazing. They can selectively focus and see beauty. But the camera sees it all without the same ability to selectively focus.

Yellow tree and red building

I guess that is our job – as artists, to help the viewer focus.

I took 231 photos today. If I have 20 that are pleasing then that will be good enough.  Many of the shots were trying to capture bits of color, texture or inspiration that I can use back in the studio.

Red tree on City street

I offer this idea to you:

Take your art making for a walk. Try it!

Try to let go of any excuse that may come up:

  • bad weather
  • boring location
  • time of day
  • too busy

Just grab your phone and walk out the door with your artist eyes!

artist eyes

Enjoy!

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Gelatin Printmaking Demo at the Festival of Trees – Sunday

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Last minute I was invited to do a printmaking demo for the Greater Haverhill Arts Association at the Festival of Trees at the Buttonwoods Museum, Haverhill, MA

printed gifts with linda germain

The printmaking demonstration details:

I will be printing some cards with Tyvek stencils.

monotype printing with tyvek stencils and the gelatin plate

I will have several small pieces of artwork, cards and ornament for sales. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the museum and the Greater Haverhill Arts Association.

hand printed christmas ornaments

Hand printed Holiday Ornaments

Monotype cards for sale

 

Sunday is the last day to visit the Festival of Trees. The Museum will be open 12 to 5 PM. Admission to the Museum is $7 for adults and $5 for kids. Also enjoy entertainment by musicians from the Be Imagine Studios from 1 to 3.

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Watch and learn how to make the Gelatin Plate for Printmaking

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There are lots of different recipes for making the gelatin plate for monotype printing. And you can even skip the process and buy a commercially prepared plate.

Each type of plate will interact differently with inks and paints. So the key is to find your favorite combination of inks, papers and plates to create your style of gelatin plate monotype prints.

gelatin print made with found stencils

If you are new to this site, then you can get my free recipe for making the glycerin and gelatin plate here.

My favorite combination is 90 lb. drawing paper, speedball water based block printing ink and the homemade glycerin and gelatin plate. That combination of tools gives me some control and ability to create my style of marks.

gelatin plate for printmaking

If you are local – come to the free demo:

I realize that making the plate is a barrier for some people to get through, so

  • I am going to include how to make the plate in my
  • demonstration this Saturday,
  • May 20th 1PM to 2PM at
  • the Artists Playground
  • The Tannery, Water St
  • Newburyport, MA
  • The demo is FREE, just reserve your space 978-462-5366

Gelatin printmaking is a spontaneous and unpredictable process that can produce beautiful layered images.

multi colored gelatin monotype print

Watch the video below to get a peek at the tools, the process and some prints.

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