monotype print

Something new to get jump started

monetnightDo you ever try something new just to get the creative juices flowing?

I stopped in at the local Paint and Wine Lounge and did a Monet Lilies inspired painting.

  • Suspend judgement
  • Get into a supported environment
  • Play, pause and
  • Play some more.

Next session of Make Monotypes – the online printmaking course with ink on the homemade gelatin and glycerin plate will open for registration on June 3rd. The class will run from July 6th to July 31st.

Join the special interest list below if you want advance notice of the class and details.

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Thermofax Screen Printing on Tea Bags

Thermofax screen printing on tea bags and fabric with Linda GermainThe weather has been chilly here in New England, and I have a big pile of tea bags.

I love the fragile decay.

I have used tea bags for printmaking, collage and some sewing projects. But the pile is so big, I needed a process that would consume a bunch of bags.

Thermofax screen printing is the answer.

This is what I did:

  • Suspend judgment & play
  • Gather lots of tea bags and fabric for printing
  • Set up my workspace
  • Padded surface covered with plastic
  • Credit card for my squeegee
  • Damp rag for messy fingers
  • Big table for laying out my prints
  • and then pull prints
  • I used brown, gold and a bit of white

Thermofax screen printing is a great way to add line elements, text and delicate details.

What types of images would you like to make into a thermofax screen for your artwork? Tell me in the comments section above.

Happy printing!

 

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Printmaking – Use What You Have

Peace Love and Joy thermofax screen print with hand coloring by linda germain
Pause and Consider

Happy Friday!

You are busy! So a quick thought to give you a little Peace, Love or Joy!

Use What You Have………

Pause for a moment, You may find that you already have what its takes and you do not have to run somewhere to get something.

You probably have:

  • an idea to solve the challenge
  • a special skill to get the job done
  • a unique perspective that could change the mood

I “use what I have” all the time:

  • Printmaking tools, and techniques
  • Problem solving with folks
  • Coming up with new ideas
  • or just fixing dinner

Enjoy!

 

 

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