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©linda germain 2012 gelatin monotype prints with Daniel smith water soluble ink

For me when the weather is warm it is the time to use my Daniel Smith water soluble block printing inks on my gelatin plates.  The inks seems to roll out better when it is warm.  I have learned to go with the flow and use these inks in the summer.  I love that the colors are rich and deep.  I also like that the ink dries fixed.

I am happy to share that I have a couple of spots available in my Gelatin Printmaking Two Hour Teaser class on Wednesday, August 1st, from 6-8 at my studio in Haverhill, MA.  You could give the Daniel Smith inks a try.

For the Full day of Play with Gelatin check out my workshops page

©linda germain 2012 masking stencilsfor gelatin prints

I am still playing with taping the edges of my gelatin plate prints.

After my morning walk, I responded to the sketchbook challenge – circles.  Then I started playing with textured paper and fabrics to create interesting backgrounds for my gelatin monotype prints. Another good day of gelatin printmaking in the studio.

©2008 linda germain hand carved rubber stamp

I am happy to be teaching 3 classes for the college for kids program at Northern Essex Community College.  I will be guiding the young artists in Drawn to Print, ART games and a Painting class.  I love planning for this program.  I never know what the interests of the kids will be, so it is always a surprise.

©2009 linda germain hand made card from gelatin plate prints

I have scheduled a couple of adult gelatin printmaking workshops for August.

I came across a 13 minute video about Aelita Andre, a 5 year old painter from Australia. She was given the freedom to explore and see what happens.

I was struck by the complete freedom she has to pour, squirt and spatter unlimited amounts of paint on giant canvases.

Wow!  I did not watch the whole video – short attention span.

But I did start to think about how I could give myself that much freedom/support/approval and what would happen?

What can we do for our artist self to cultivate that non-judgmental fluid freedom of expression? Hmmm?

I would say I do allow myself to print piles and piles of gelatin prints without a lot of harsh judgment.  When I feel that limiting, judgmental voice sneaking in, I am going to

1. switch gears,
2. find a favorite tool
3. and continue to explore.

If you would like to be supported in exploring your creative side then check out Make Monotypes and join us for the next session.