In the Mail

To start the virtual fall classes I've a printing class in a few weeks. And I thought I'd mail the white plastic and sheet of tyvek to them so they don't have to hunt around for them. So, they'll go out in Tuesday's mail. If this was in person teaching, I'd be bringing them along with me. Thanks all who are in the class!
 

It's Hard to Know

An amalgam of techniques was used here, most likely for a demo at the Hudson River Valley Workshop class. After it came home, I added the strong striped shapes across the top. And probably the background color. It's hard to know if I should keep this, but I think I'll let it go. Off to the web shop.
 

Fire, and a Cautionary Tale

Students check back now and again. Today one wondered why, after putting her soda-soaked fabric in the dryer, it started on fire and drew three fire trucks. Though I've written in the instructions "Never put soda-soaked fabric in the dryer" I need to amend with "because it'll start a fire." Lessons!
 

Surrounded

On last week's visit to Baltimore I found myself in a very public park. Baseball games, dogs walking, lots of park traffic. But there was a giant weeping willow that was left alone to droop to the ground. And if you went "inside" you would be hidden from the park world. What to make of that?
 

In the Mail

Just before I left on a family vacation I added a few more prints to my web site store. This went in the mail today. It's intense, and full of workable parts. Now I've returned and see more in the "need to add" pile, so I've work to do to get them added -- soon.
 

Lets Talk Density

These are two very different prints, but each with an element that is used as an overall pattern. One is very high contrast. the other has a lightness to it, still an overall. The difference is the density of the graphic. One filled in, one as outline. The linear one is more open, easier to add weightier graphics.
 

Lets Talk Motif

In my print classes we try to grab on open motif. These are both open, though the dark door is printed with so much dark, it would be difficult to layer anything over it. But it won't stand in for a figure or shape. Unless you use the entire shape that includes the print. So, only one open motif.
 

Four New Classes for Fall

 As we see green leaves turn to fall red, it's time to list my virtual Fall Workshops. I've got four -- two for designing and piecing, and two for printing with dye. One is meant to lead to the other in sequence, so take a look on my web site if you are curious. 

Transition

I'm always searching for graphics, and this shadow of leaves on a window describes our 9 hour drive from the Adirondacks to the civilization of Baltimore. I've some work to do here, and will get to transposing this in a few weeks when I'm back in the studio.
 

Saranac Lake Sweet Spot

 Art at the Pink House's Cris Winters offered her gallery as a place for me to host a Zoom class reunion Tuesday. Thank you!

Doesn't Matter

 Morning, noon, night. No matter the time of day,  the view of the mountain range from the lake's edge amazes. I could never come close to making such beauty. But I can hold this for inspiration.