Linda germain

I have been exploring the basics of brayering and layering in gelatin printmaking. One of the important concepts is to print thin layers from light to dark. Another way I create interest is to print on only parts of the plate. That allows for lots of crisp colors. I also think that stencils of different […]

Today, I am cutting stencils for gelatin printmaking from a tyvek envelop. The envelop had a little texture that I think adds interest to the gel print.

a gelatin monotype printed with a large leaf and a stencil of my profile

One of my students told me that she took Make Monotypes, the online printmaking class, because she wanted to make art and not have to draw. I agree! I am attracted to monotype printmaking and organic styles of printmaking without a press, because, I can make beautiful, unique pieces of art and it is not […]

I used the Gelli Plate to create my gelatin print for the ICAD challenge today.

Recently, I have had a few questions about the print paper for my new class 100 Print Project, an online gelatin printmaking workshop. That got me thinking about paper choices for gelatin printmaking. I usually print on smooth and absorbent 90 lb. drawing paper. It picks up ink details nicely and is inexpensive, so I […]

Trace Monoprinting is a simple low tech process that can be done without a printing press. It has a fuzzy line quality and can be quick and expressive. Click on the image to see a larger size of the individual trace monoprints. You only need a few tools to give trace monoprinting a try: a […]

You can use the fuzzy line quality to create interest in your mixed media work. In the image above, I made the circles and dashed lines on a tea bag, using the trace monoprinting technique. Then I used that tiny print to create calm and repetition in this collage. Tea bags and sewing patterns are […]

Take 2 weeks, 9 lessons and make 100 gelatin plate monotype prints. You will learn and layer and transform. I am so excited about this class. Next Class TBA Registration will open a few weeks before. Go to the printmaking workshops page for current classes We will start with brayer marks and very light layers. […]