monoprint/surface design workshop

I am in the process of writing up a flyer for late winter/early spring classes.

The focus will be monoprinting and creating surface design. The latter refers to building up surfaces that can be, then "underpaintings" or a background for a print. Either way, this class is designed to appeal to painters and printmakers alike as well as to the individual who simply loves to play with color and texture.

Gallery 302 monoprint workshop.

I offered a monoprint workshop at Gallery 302 ( a cooperative Gallery in Bridgton, Maine http://www.gallery302.org/)) as part of their Winter series classes. They have nestled off a corner in back of the gallery- It is an excellent space for teaching and part of the proceeds go the gallery itself. Check it out!!; very warm and inviting. There were 5 of us monoprinting with Akua Inks. very fun and a great antedote to a chilly january day !

pages for the Sketch book project

I have been working on putting together images for the Sketch Book project which is sponsored by the Brooklyn Art musuem and tours nationally. There will be an opening at Space Gallery in April ( Congree st. Portland, Maine) of a compilation of sketch books. In mine, I used monoprints and transfer images to create my pages loosely based on Thomas Merton's book THE BOOK OF HOURS and his concept of "Le temps vierge".An experience of time which is both full and empty."nowhereness in the middle of movement, a point of nothingness in the midst of being"- It is a time of openness to everything just as it is.

These are images of some new work. Monoprints and collage with transparent papers. A friend came to "play" in my studio a few weeks ago. I wanted to create some fresh, new pieces that were loose, fast and coming from a place of "non-attachment"-what a feat for an artist such as myself. I cut out 8"x8" squares of Italian drawing paper, and starting furiously painting /collaging, stamping, frisket etc.. I have created many many pieces, but as I remind myself, If I love a few ,that is a gift. I decided to incorporate the raven in all -"She knows" would be the title to these images. Also, I was in portland the other day and noticed some ginko trees. I collected many leaves and have been printing with them. OH, I doubt I would ever get tired of that shape. so the work evolves...ginkos and raven.

These images represent new work created for a one woman show at the Deertrees Theatre in Harrison Maine Summer of 2011. The title of the show is "Liminal" referring to a state of feeling in between. They are are mixed media pieces, monoprints with collograph and silkscreen along with transfer papers. I have enjoyed the process of collaging these pieces and the work continues to evolve as I prepare for new shows in the fall. This was a successful showing of work for me culminating in 7 sold prints. I love the dreamy, transparent feel of the monoprints using Akua inks which are soy based, non toxic inks.

new jewelry designs

I started making jewelry (again) as a fundraiser for a trip to China this April.

They are made out of mat board and covered with handmade as well as Japanese screen rpinted papers. All the "parts" are cold connected with gold or silver wire, all ear findings are gold filled or sterling silver. Very light weight and affordable- waerable art!