First Steps

I took two yard pieces of printed fabric, cut them in half, then combined one set of the halves into sets. You saw that yesterday. Now I'll take and combine them with the other half, above. Part of the fun of "Make It and Break It".
 

On the Design Wall

I had already made this randomly pieced column (at right) and brought it to the new studio. Now with space to explore I'll cut this into sections and see what comes of it. 
 

Circling Back

I finally had a chance to circle back to my "other" studio and get a few things checked off my list. I even had time to move some fabric around on the wall. The morning was a lecture to a great Florida group, the afternoon singing in a (almost empty) pub with friends, just a practice session. Full day.
 

Yes, Joan, Ice Cream

Demos care little for how the space looks as I flip through pieces that I'm working with. The week's class is over, I've picked up the floor, wiped down the tables, put away the gear. Now, Joan, is my ice cream reward. 

 

Throw Down the Glove

A fellow printer recommended these Showa 730 gloves for printing. I like the fleece lining for ease in getting these off fast enough to answer my phone. Not that there's many calls, but if there is, must be important. 
 

Where It Falls

The first fall day and I was printing -- a demo, of course --- with a "print the table" process. I love the soft strike that a  monoprint makes, and if I print from a graphic on the surface, I can draw through that graphic to change it. More color and printing after that pull gave me this. 
 

Printing Demo

Sometimes I can demonstrate a printing technique and have a chance afterward to finish the piece. This was printing with cut paper. I followed with stenciling. It looks high contrast and bright, but my guess is that it will lighten since the base color is turquoise. We'll see.
 

Setting Up a Background

Virtual Glorious Prints started today. I layered some prints as background for more printing techniques in the next days. And looking at these, I think that the falling leaves has started to influence my color pallet. Well, at least it's not snowing. Yet.
 

Checking In

Yesterday I got in a quick visit to RIT and Shop One. A piece I've there is a whole cloth print that seems content to share space with other works. This gallery shop on the campus has a range from fine art to fine craft. And it was hopping when I visited. All good.
 

New Pin-up Wall

I've added a second pinnable wall to the studio. After a great search to find studs (at 24" apart!) I screwed my backerboard directly to the wall. I then added a layer of poly batting, then white flannel. Now there are two spots for work. This is 8' wide and 7'6" tall. (Note to my reader: I'll use the doors elsewhere.)
 

Details Tell All

Susan Griffith's work "big" at the Made in New York exhibition intrigued me. The collage held layers of printed imagery and drawn marks that united for a large and graphic effect. I'd say it was my favorite piece there