mixed media printmaking

New Series of Mixed Media Prints

2010, mixed media printmaking / /

I am playing with this as a title for my current series of mixed media prints. I want to combine techniques without restriction.  Sometimes I limit myself to just printmaking, or just gelatin prints and I really don’t want to put those limits on this series.  I am thinking about layers of ink, paint, text and collage that can reveal what is going on in the mind.  I was affirming to look through some old prints and find that some of my work does that already.  Happy Printing!

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Priming and Prepping

2010, mixed media printmaking / /
©linda germain 2011
priming surfaces
I have found that surface preparation is giving me a way to get started.  I can get pulled in many directions and be overwhelmed by my to do list.  I found some peace as I primed some 7″ square boxes for my next series.  Just doing the work.  Hurricane Irene is moving in.  We had to board up one window in the shop and I am listening to the drip-drip of a couple of leaks.  I still have power.

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Making Small Works in the Studio

2010, mixed media printmaking / /
things on the work wall August 2011
©linda germain 2011
Happy to be in the studio these days.  Still I feel pulled in other directions but I am breaking goals down into 20 minute steps and getting stuff done.  New eye glasses are helping me to see things clearly 🙂  I wrote a proposal for a new series of workshops and it just flowed out!!  That’s a good day

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Hammering a stencil

2010, mixed media printmaking, stencils / /
Hammering a Stencil
© linda germain 2011
So last week I went to an antique store in Georgetown looking for old plastic doilies to use as stencils.  I did not find any by I did find this metal dish on the free table outside. I took it back to the machine shop and started hammering back and forth to flatten it out.  And it works!  I really love new free finds.

How to make a gelatin Plate for printmaking – the video

Quick video on the basics of gelatin printmaking

Gelatin printing artist trading cards – a short video

48 second slideshow of gelatin prints by linda germain and why she loves it.

Or Take the next gelatin printing workshop

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Mixed Media Printmaking Workshop

2010, mixed media printmaking / /
Post by Linda Germain
© linda germain 7″ x7″ mixed media print

Media Printmaking 

Saturday May 18, 2013
10 AM – 3 PM
93 Essex St.
Haverhill, MA
$80. – Includes some supplies.   All are welcome.   


We will combine painting, drawing, or collage with printmaking to create a complex piece of art to hang on your wall.   We will build the print like a pizza.  Start with a sturdy base, add several thin layers of texture and top it off with images, flavors that mean the most to you, to create a personal piece to share with others.  

  • learn how to create rich textural layers
  • how to speed up drying times
  • how to listen to your inner self
  • how to combine materials
  • how to crop to create compelling compositions
You will walk away with a mixed media print and several new skills to illustrate your thoughts and passions.

We will work with papers, acrylic paints, charcoals, newsprints and printmaking tools.  Bring your favorite paints, papers, stamps and mark making tools and I will have some to share as well.

Space is limited – to reserve your spot today just click on the “BUY NOW” button below.  
Any questions  – email Linda Germain Linda@lindagermain.com 


Mixed Media Printmaking

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