Use negative space to make great monotype prints

monotype print / Linda Germain / September 16, 2015

What is negative space?
Why is it a good thing?
How do you get better at seeing negative space?
How can it make your monotype prints better?

Get answers and explore improving your monotype prints through the use of negative space in the next session of Make Monotypes, the online printmaking course, using water based ink, paper and the homemade glycerin and gelatin plate.

Read the details here and register today.

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Let things evolve – on the Printing Plate

monotype print / Linda Germain / September 13, 2015

Do you like to plan, control and anticipate accurate results when making monotype prints?

Do you like to try it and see what happens? And then make your next decision based on what just happened on the printing plate.

If you would like to try:

letting go of expectations
pulling lots of prints and
exploring monotypes on the glycerin and gelatin plate

then check out the printmaking workshops page.

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Cleaning the Printmaking Studio

monotype print / Linda Germain / September 11, 2015

I love this time of year. It seems like a fresh start and time for new learning. I am not going off to school, but I am looking for a stimulating class to join.

I was considering a solo retreat, but then realized that I wanted the community of a class more than solitude.

As part of my fresh start, I am cleaning the studio, sorting through supplies and prints. I think letting go creates space for something new.

What about you….

Do you have seasonal rituals?
What if you let go of some tools or supplies that you don’t use?
Is there space for something new?

If you are creating space in your life for making prints, and you have been thinking about taking an online class – check out the current offerings.

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Mixed Media Printmakers Sanctuary

2010, monotype print / Linda Germain / July 13, 2015

Is Life getting in the way of your Art?

Do you crave the time and space to just make?

Do you have a pile of prints?
Are you not sure what to do with all these “mistakes”?
Do you want to commit to your art?
Would you like creative support in developing your creative voice?

You are in luck Printmakers Summer Sanctuary is designed to:

Support your creative goals
Guide you to keep your commitment to make art
Help you create time, space and energy your art practice deserves

Are you interested in learning more about this

week long intensive, online, mixed media printmaking course?

Join the special interest list below and I will send you more information and give you first chance to enroll.

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Are you craving an art retreat?

2010, monotype print / Linda Germain / July 7, 2015

Seasonally, I really want to go to Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. I have volunteered the past couple of spring sessions to clean up and get the place open for the summer.

What do you love about a art retreats/workshops/conferences?

These are the things that I love about going on an artist retreat:

Get up early in a beautiful environment
Have someone cook all my meals
Learn from other artists
Have a break from TV, telephone and internet
Make art my priority

I am working on the details of creating an artist’s retreat online workshop.

I am so excited about creating content that you can use to enjoy a printmaking retreat in the comfort of your own home.

It will be:

inspiring
action packed
affordable
structured but flexible

If this sounds interesting to you, then please tell me what would be important to you.

What would you need to create the time, space, structure and goals for a printmaking retreat for yourself?

Tell me in the comments or in an email. Linda@LindaGermain.com

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