Among all the art forms, printmaking is unique. It's very repetitive but then no two prints are exactly alike. Creating beauty in this way is so calming, so meditative... a deep joy. I am so happy to have taken it up again. In the midst of this crazy old world, it's a very good tonic.
Today I pulled the last print in a series of 5 books I've been working on. The books themselves are purchased - I've been printing on the pages, using collagraph plates and black ink.
I think I am now a bit more proficient at printmaking, and the finished books have some appeal despite their imperfections. The plates after use are, as always, very beautiful.
Yesterday I rolled a leaf and printed it! Nice discovery.
I have also discovered Nori Paste. It is truly awesome for glueing delicate papers.
Cleaning up my image files this evening, I came across two drawings made last month during a visit to the Heritage Weavers and Spinners Guild studio at Artpoint.
Looms are very beautiful and intriguing machines, and fibre artists are beautiful and intriguing people.
Until next time,
:)
3 comments:
Hi Verna,
Once again I am blown away by the beauty of what you've created and your dedication to working so hard.
Amazing.
Love your work.
XOXOXOXOXOXO Barbara
Thank you Barbara.
I am definitely in "work-a-holic" mode these days! This is because I know I will be teaching again in a month or so and, while I love teaching, it does interrupt the flow of my studio work, so I am very intent on getting a lot done now. Also, my husband is out of town for a few days which means absolutely zero interruptions... a situation which in fact has its pros and cons. :)
xoxox
:)
V
Love all of this. My secret wish is to become a printmaker before I'm done on this earth. You're always inspiring!
You will love what this woman has to say about looms. All of her writing is delicious - you have to scroll down a bit to get to "The loom at rest"
http://www.voicesofindustry.com/voicesofindustry/journal/
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