monotype print

Yesterday I made a small gelatin and water printing plate. The plate was about 3/4″ inch thick and in a 5″ x 7″ acrylic box. That is kind of thick.

When I pried it out of the box frame the underside cracked a bit. That is not the end of the plate. I could still print with it.

So I just cut up the plate, put it into a glass measuring cup and microwaved it for a couple of minutes.

The glass measuring cup is great because it makes it very easy to pour the gelatin into the pan, no dribbly mess.

Then to make the gelatin plate a bit thinner, I poured the melted mixture into a bigger pan. This will make it easier to get out of the pan. And then hopefully this simple gelatin and water plate will not crack.

If you would like to explore gelatin printmaking, then join us in Make Monotypes, the online printmaking course. Read the details on the workshop page.

Leaning into the Wind is a documentary by Andy Goldsworthy.

It is interesting to listen to what motivates and inspires other artists. Even if they approach art and communication in ways that are vey different from the way you think and make.

I say be inspired and let go of what is not a match for you.

I have been wanting to do something on my woods and beach walks. And now I have a renewed sense of ability to respond to my surrounding.

 

Registration is open.

Join us in the online printmaking class, Make Monotypes. We will explore the ins and outs of gelatin printmaking, with ink, paper and the homemade glycerin and gelatin plate.

Read all the details on the printmaking workshop page.

Even if the places that inspire you do not directly correlate with the art that you are making. The visit to your special place will feed your energy.

These places of inspirations can be:

• the woods
• the beach
• the library
• an art show
• a museum

Just get there! Is is important for your practice to fill the well with images and energy.

Any time is a good time to play with gelatin printmaking. But if the weather is keeping you in then pull some prints.

I think a little bit of humidity actually helps the ink stay moist and transfer to the paper.

So grab a few tools and a stack of paper and pull some prints.