I know I have been away for a long time. I will post some pictures of my other projects soon. Thank you to those who have continued to check in to see what I'm up to.
Walking in the Rain Paper collage on watercolor paper 4"x 4"
This is a very recent collage, the first in a series of small collages on paper.
It is inspired by the rain that is turning this part of the world a vivid green. It is also inspired by the many people whose blogs I visit that create an artwork a day. I admire their dedication.
The weather here sure has been wild lately! Wind and rain and hail and SNOW! Spring is traditionally kite flying weather. Windy weather inspired this monotype with chine collé. What's the weather like in your part of the world?
Messengers of the Wind watermedia & collage on paper
15" x 20" $475.
Inspired by Robert Brown
An Exhibit of Exceptional Art
This exhibit is an opportunity to pay tribute to Bob's skill as a teacher, his talents as an artist, and to celebrate his beloved students. As part of this exhibition, Bob's sketchbooks, paintings, writings, and art tools will be displayed.
Sponsored by Peninsula College, the Museum and Arts Center, and Friends of Robert Brown, this exhibit will run from January 7, 2008 through February 28, 2008. There will be a special reception on January 12, 2008 at the Museum and Arts Center, 175 W. Cedar St. in Sequim, Washington from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Messengers of the Wind is one of my two pieces inspired by Robert Brown included in this exhibit.
Here in the Pacific Northwest we get a lot of rain mixed with sun at this time of year. The leaves are turning brilliant golds and scarlets. This piece, done quite awhile ago, reminds me of today. This is a monotype print with chine collé elements added as the print was pulled. A note card with this image can be purchased here.
While in the act of creating, the physical world disappears for me. Expressing myself using colors and textures has helped me through difficult times. I have been able to express my fears and hopes and dreams through my artwork in a language of metaphors and symbols. My images come from my inner landscape. Over the years I have used my work as a form of prayer, attempting to invoke growth, connection, and transformation. I have not tried to convey the details of my experiences but the essence and feelings, which I think are universal. My goal is to create stunning contemporary work that speaks to the soul.
MONOTYPE
Monotype is a printmaking method that produces one-of-a-kind prints. The image is created on the smooth plexiglas printing plate using a combination of painting and printmaking techniques. Then it is transferred to paper. The plate and paper are placed on the press bed and it is run through the press. After the image is pulled, there is often some ink left on the plate, this is called the ghost image. It can be printed as is, producing the ghost print, or it can be reworked to create another similar image. A whole series of prints can be created this way, spawned by one plate, yet each print will be unique.MONOPRINT
While the monotype image is created on the flat surface of an unaltered plate, the monoprint combines monotype techniques with other printmaking techniques such as etching, collagraph, lino or woodcut.CHINE COLLE'
A French term meaning Chinese collage, chine colle' is a collage method where papers are adhered to the print during the transfer process. Paper is cut and torn, and then adhesive is applied. The collage pieces are then arranged on an inked or clean printing plate with the glued side up. The plate is placed on the press bed, a piece of heavy paper is laid over the plate and it is run through the press.
This information is based on my own experience, attending workshops and information found in "Monotype: Mediums and Methods for Painterly Printmaking" by Julia Ayres
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