I wanted to share this quick video, so you could get an idea of the skills you will learn in the Simplify – Powerful Gelatin Prints class.
In this class we will:
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Do you have daily habits or rituals in your art practice?
I like to try out new skills and techniques, and then decide if they fit into my art making practice.
Some things I have tried lately:
I think my habits change and new habits lead to new work. I am enjoying the soft cover coptic stitch sketchbook.
I make a new one every few weeks. I noticed that how I fill the pages has changed. The one constant is the plant silhouette.
I encourage you to:
If you would like to explore some new techniques and book forms, then join us in the online Mixed Media Retreat. Read all the details on the workshop page. Class to be scheduled.
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I am making the online class, Monoprinting Fabric into a self-study. So it is available now and when you are ready to explore gelatin printing on fabric.
One student reports:
Monoprinting on Fabric has been a fabulous course. There is a lot there to keep me going for a very long time. I love your teaching style, very encouraging, supportive, clear and fun. Patricia G. from the UK
So if you have been thinking about exploring printing on fabric with the gelatin plate, then check out the details on the workshop page.
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Today, I am having phone challenges and the advice is to reboot or reset or even restore to manufacturers settings if needed. Hmm? These options must some how correct the function of the system.
Reboot is the simpler and less invasive approach, a simple power down, wait a minute and turn it back on. It is like a quick refresh/clean.
The Reset option is a little more intense. Basically tell the system to forget most of what you taught it, like log ins and passwords.
And the Restore option wipes the phone clean and removes all evidence that you were there.
What does this have to do with making art? Hmmm. It got me thinking about ways to stimulate my art practice.
I know that creating is an up and down process for me. I will make pleasing prints and ugly ones too. They all have their purpose. But I was thinking to apply the reboot, reset or restore idea to the down times in my practice.
How would I restore my artistic self to “manufacturer’s settings”? This would require time, thought and discovery. A retreat in a wonderful art community sounds good.
My original settings? a maker who likes to guide others to make stuff too.
I hope that you are enjoying your art making process, but if you are not then maybe try a Reboot, Reset or Restore. Or check out the current online classes being offered.
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Gelatin Printmaking can be fast and furious. The process lends itself to pulling lots of prints and layers with minimal preparation.
It is easy to get lost in the process.
I often tell my students that it can be like a roller coaster of ups and downs. I may pull several pleasing impressions to be followed by several ugly prints.
To enjoy the roller coaster ride of gelatin printmaking:
Another tool I use to create success in my printmaking, is to embrace the 80/20 rule. If I get 2 outstanding prints out of 1o then I consider it a success. Those 8 other prints inform and create space for the magical pieces that I really love.
If you want to create more pleasing gelatin prints, then join us in the online class, Monochromatic Mountains. Read all the details on the workshop page.
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