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Paper Art – Exhibit Call for entries @ Lynn Arts

2010, Uncategorized / /
©2011 linda germain
paper stack

On or Of Paper @ Lynn Arts

A Curated Show, open to any artist 17 and older 


January 31 – March 7

Gallery Opening: Saturday, February 4, 2-4pm 


Juror: StacyThomas-Vickory


Entry Fee: $12.00 per entry, 
3 for $30, limit of 3 entries. 
If no work accepted 1⁄2 of entry fee will be refunded
Cash Award for Best of Show 


Drop-off: 
January 19, 10am-8pm, 
January 20, 10am-4pm, and 
January 21, 11am-4pm 
at 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA.   


For the details go to On of Of Paper – call for entries


Call Susan Halter with questions @ 781.598.5244

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Trimming up an Old Gelatin Printing Plate

2010, Uncategorized / /
©2012 linda germain
6″ x 8″
gelatin plate print
©2012 linda germain
Trim old Gelatin Plate for Printing

I was ready to toss my gelatin plate today, but I gave it a little more life.  I took a razor blade to the edge and got rid of the hard edge. I used a square to make the corners square.  But with gelatin, I try not to worry about the funky edges.   The razor blade cuts through nice and easily.  Sometimes it cuts more smoothly when an up and down motion is used. Happy Printing!

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In the Studio and @ Sage Art Gallery

2010, Uncategorized / /
©linda germain
accordion book with gelatin prints, relief prints and collage
approx 2.5″ x 3.5″

Today, I walked the 2 miles to my studio. Walking is so good for my head.  I get so many ideas.  I experimented  with some abstract landscapes.  I was using the brayer to lay down paint, lift it off and create layers.  On a break I walked over to the Sage Art Gallery on Washington Street, Haverhill, Mass.  I was talking to Don Herrock the owner about exhibit and teaching opportunities there.  So I am going to be the featured artist in March.  There will be an opening reception on thursday, March 15th from 6:30 to 8:00  More details to follow – stay tuned  🙂

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Artist Professional Toolbox – talked copyright law

2010, Uncategorized / /
I am participating in a program call the Artists Professional toolbox.  It is sponsored by the Greater Boston Arts and Business Council and the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts.   Who would think that talking about copyright law could be fun?  Not me and I used to be a lawyer.  But Jim Grace was informative and entertaining last night.  I have a long list of goals and am finding that things are getting accomplished.  I always work better with deadlines and support.  Happy Printing!

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How do you Capture Inspiration?

2010, Uncategorized / /
©2012 linda germain
abstract landscape
mixed media 5″ x 7″
Today I was at the farm and 5 or 6 big black crows were picking things out of the field, and I wished I had a camera to capture their movements.  I was wondering how people capture those moments that just come upon us?  Carry a sketch book?  A Camera?  A phone with a camera? or just be in the moment and draw it out later.  The shopper in me says I should get a phone with a camera.  I would love to hear about how you capture those moments of inspiration.  Enjoy!
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