PRINTMAKING.
I am over the moon about it. You know that feeling you get when you're in the thick of learning something new, and everything about it seems fresh and exciting? Yep, that's where I am. I liken it to being in love. And I am most definitely in loooove with relief printmaking!
In the next couple weeks I'll be taking some printmaking classes - first up is "Kitchen Lithography" with Daniel Gousha at the Mill Paper and Book Arts Center in Rhinelander. That's this Saturday, and I'll take lots of photos! :) Next up - Angie Zimmerman's "Wood Cuts" class at EBCO in Sheboygan, in conjunction with the Sheboygan Visual Arts group. I know already that both classes are going to be AMAZING. I can't wait!
I am SO new to this new venture, so you'll be learning along with me. The printmaking community, much like my collage community, seems to be a very small, tight-knit group. I love that. I love that I keep meeting new folks all the time and that they are so very generous with their advice and expertise. :)
I hope you like the new blog! I also have a Facebook page for it, in case you'd like to "like" it. :) In the meantime, here's a tree that I made with a regular white eraser a couple weeks ago at my friend Kim Geiser's "Ephemerafest" mini retreat. :D
Nice blog! Love the eraser relief. I'm on my over to your Facebook page now. See ya! Jeanne
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh - thank you Jeanne!! How lovely of you! :D
DeleteSounds like fun. When we learn what you learn does that allow us to be able to do what you do too? Because this looks like fun. :D What does "tight-knit" group mean?Thanks Mel!
ReplyDeleteIt IS Socorro! :D I learn right along with you when you take the classes, for SURE!! :D The next class we have will include my new press (which I'll be blogging about when I get it!) :D
Delete"Tight-knit" is just an expression people use when a group is close, friendly, and supportive. :) http://www.thefreedictionary.com/tight-knit
Very excited for you Mel. Isn't it fun to learn new things. I'm so thrilled you are "finding your way" and that you have invited your friends and fans and admirers along. I'll be following because I love your work! LOVE LOVE LOVE the tree! You have no idea how much. Take a look at some of my "crossscuts" I get lost in them! You don't need a "good luck" right now, as I know you will succeed in anything you are "Over the Moon" with. Can't wait to see how this all develops and evolves! Love ya!
ReplyDeleteCarol, your kind words mean so much!! Thank you. I am giddy with excitement about the possibilities that printmaking offers as a medium!! I'm inspired every day! :D
DeleteThis sounds like a fun adventure-I look forward to reading all you do.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathi!! I always love hearing about your Adventures in Fiber (and soap) too! :D
DeleteIt's funny Mel I always thought you were/are a printmaker at heart - I think collage and printmaking are very simpatico, both involve layering and an innate sense of design. Good on you! ps has your portable letterpress arrived yet?
ReplyDeleteHi Heather! Thank you for saying that. :) I FEEL like a printmaker, and now those childhood years of wanting to print (and working at a newspaper for 9+ years) all makes sense! :)
DeleteGood news! My press ships on the 9th, so I'll have it sometime next week! WOO HOO! :D