Try it! – Gelatin printing and more

Today, I found these rubbing plates at the Dollar Tree Store.

I brought them back to the studio and started to play.  There were 3 different flower plates. I like how one of the designs prints up.

I played with using both sides of the plate to see what different types of details and impressions would result.

Then I tested out a crayon to make line drawings.

It was a bit chaotic, all the over printing. So I simplified the background and let the line drawing be the focus.

The take away from my process was:

1. Play
2. think it = try it
3. let go of the things I do not like
4. work parts of the plate
5. leave open or quiet space
6. simplify
7. allow a focus

I invite you to try those 7 steps in your next printing session! Enjoy.

If you want to print and play with me and gelatin printmaking in the new year, then join us in Make Monotypes, 4 week online gelatin printing class. READ the details on the workshop page.

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