Printing 2023

I've three "away" printing spots, all delightful. July is in Coupeville, Washington. End of August is Madeline Island, Wisconsin; and November is Tahoe, Nevada. Spend a week printing fabric -- you'll never forget it! In person, live. 
 

More Putting and Taking

After a week away, it was high time to get back to the studio. Sundays are almost dead there, so I was happy to get in some solid time. And I left it looking much better then when I walked in. No clue yet what this is saying, but there is a bit of plant adoration going on. Hmmm.
 

Know When to Fold Them

What started as a color demo became this lovely garden. I'm putting aside those that are to be cut-up considerably, those to hold, and those to post for sale. This is one that is hard to figure. It may be too much like one's I've used in my work, so I might keep. But there are others, and they'll be around soon.
 

Before and After

That half-finished demo piece just waited for me to get to it. So, I've added some more work, calming the light borders, and ended with the second. Not my favorite, but definitely usable parts.
 

Ribbons in Order

A generous student tipped me off to using confetti or ribbons behind a screen. I loved the effect, but not the stringy mess. So, latest switch was to make my own from tyvek by slicing the ribbons all the way but leaving it together at the end by a few inches. Now I can print, dunk in water to wash, and use again.
 

Green Screen

Washed out and showing their final colors, it seems they are telling me to go for green. Must be spring! When I've got a set, as this is both botanical and the same palette, then I know I need to A.) use these together, and B.) get something other than this to use against it (like another set!).
 

On a Roll

Two for Tuesday was the assignment (though I just thought up the name) which was make two different compositions using the same starter motif. I got absolutely nutty with a three part motif. I found printing the solid leaf and the outline leaf absolute fun. Class had great images as well. Wash out tomorrow.
 

Start the Day

Thought you'd like to see just what I stare at for my day -- me! But not for long. There's already someone in the waiting room. So, the start of Just Silkscreens. I've got screens ready, dyes ready, table cleared and gathered some loose notes. We'll be at it again tomorrow.
 

The Gloves are On

The very unglamorous, but necessary, task of cleaning screens. I've turned up the hot water to the hottest setting -- around 140 degrees -- and with my sprayer and scrubber have removed the dried dye+thickener coat and the soy wax block out. They'll drip dry on my cement floor, and tomorrow I ready for class!
 

What is On the Wall

I'm not sure what is going on here, but I keep chipping away at the bits and I am starting to see some parts I like. At this point, I'll give it my "what composition is this?" test. Many of you know I have seven, and let's see if I can find which one emerges.
 

Inspiration for Next Time

I'm always looking for pattern and motif, and this Bedouin necklace has that and more. Remind me, should I have another Printing Under the Influence class that this is that influence I used.