First step – collect image ideas – printmaking

I love taking classes. And when I take a class, I want to learn as much as I can about the process from the instructor.

This means that I don’t want to spend a lot of time deciding on the images that I want to use for the process.

Image collection and cultivation ideally is an ongoing daily process. Some might call it a sketchbook practice. But it really does not need to be limited to a sketchbook.

Image ideas and creation could be:

• sketchbook practice
• a pinterest board
• a daily photo habit
• a folder of magazine clippings

The key elements to this habit/practice of image collection are:

• It happens daily/regularly
• You save the images in one spot, so you can find them when you need them
• The method you choose fits your style

I love to help my students find ways to support their daily practice of art making. That is why I use short videos and lessons. So the student can spend most time making, doing and creating. I think that is that fastest way to learn new printmaking skills.

hand printed cards online workshop with Linda Germain from Linda Germain on Vimeo.

If you are interest in adding some new skills to your art making practice, then consider the Hand Printed Cards + Tyvek and the Gelatin Plate.

It is a weekend long, online printmaking class that focuses on:

• Making the Tyvek stencil
• Inking the gelatin plate in a variety of ways
• Pulling man beautiful Hand printed cards

READ the details about this printing class on the workshop page. I hope you join us.

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