As I’ve been making layered gelli prints, I’ve accumulated a stack of pieces that have sections I may rework or cut up for collage. I decided to use a few…
I’ve been developing some of the layered prints that I described in my September 28th post. As I work, I remind myself of my intentions: COLOR: Rich warm autumn colors…
The South Carolina State Fair starts tomorrow and runs October 13-24, 2021. The fine arts competition attracts a wide range or artists from all over the Palmetto State. One…
This week I’m practicing a lesson on printing in layers from A Year of Gelatin Printing with Julie Fei-Fan Balzer. I’m using a 10x8” gelatin plate and 11.8.5” white card…
As I experiment with different types of acrylic paint, I’ve found that Golden Open acrylics work well for gelli printing. By applying them in a thin layer on white…
As the weather cooled a bit this week, I’ve been working in the garden. The green foliage of summer is beginning to show tinges of yellow and red. In the…
I’m continuing to experiment with painting on the gelatin plate with a brush and then pulling the print. Golden Open acrylic paints allow enough working time to blend colors…
After looking my large painting for a few days, I decided it was finished and signed it. I submitted it to the oversized category at the SC State Fair. Keep…
For the design of my piece for the SC State Fair, I’m developing ideas in my journal. Setting intentions at the beginning helps me stay on track through the process.…
The South Carolina State Fair traditionally has a huge Fine Arts exhibit. It’s a good opportunity for the public to see the variety and quality of work created by South…