Linda germain

There are lots of different recipes for making the gelatin plate for monotype printing. And you can even skip the process and buy a commercially prepared plate. Each type of plate will interact differently with inks and paints. So the key is to find your favorite combination of inks, papers and plates to create your …

Enjoy a selection of artist’s books made by Linda Germain. Some of these forms are taught in the online class, Books as ART Materials.

I make lots of less than perfect prints. I just know that is part of my process. 1 – One way that I revive a print is to scribble to create texture and support the focus. The colored pencil scribbles in the print above create a sense of playful motion. This kind of fix mimics […]

Linda Germain | Printmaker on Instagram: "Enjoy a quick gelatin Printmaking session with just a few stencils and tools"

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

Play and guided discovery is how new things are invented. If you follow all the rules, then it is hard to create something new. That is why I love gelatin printmaking. With just a few tools and a pile of recycled fabric I can explore imagery, layering, composition and mark making with immediate feedback. This […]

If you have explored gelatin printing but you have not had the results that you want, consider joining us in a workshop. Check out the details here. Having taught at:

Gelatin printmaking is fun, fast and addictive. But after the initial surprise and excitement many artists want to exercise some control over the process. Or they see clean, crisp layers made by other printmakers and artist and wonder how it was achieved. Now fair warning, monotype printmaking is often experimental and exact marks often can […]

I have combined parts 2 and 3 into one class. Save some money and Enjoy! If you want to start with part 1 then get the details here. Gelatin Print Project – Part 2 In part 2 we will reclaim “failed” prints, develop rich layers, cut more stencils and create completed prints. Layers and examples […]

Sometimes we grow in directions and then stall out in a funk. When that happens to me, I like to go back to my source of inspiration – playing with printmaking. I turn to play to move beyond the rules and should “do’s”. I give myself the space to play with out any expectations, and […]

Find 11 tips for improving your gelatin printing. For example, using tissue paper, creating a focus and varying the size of your marks.

Let the wilderness support your art practice - Linda Germain

Fern & ponds – one of a kind hand pulled gelatin print on a recycled map cropped to approximately 5″ x 7″ and matted to 8″ x 10″. The watermark “germain” is not part of the print and is just there for copyright purposes. http://www.linda-germain.com// Enjoy! Sold Thank-you Related posts: Gather greens and ferns for […]

I have been playing with drawing and collage lately. I can do these activities while I watch a funny show or listen to upbeat music. Printmaking is a bit more physical and takes more focus. Am I tired? Hmmm? Am I looking for a more relaxing making activity? I am not sure. I don’t think […]

What would you do with a simple hole puncher and a manilla file folder? You could make some masking stencils to use with gelatin plate printmaking. These files folders are a little more sturdy than paper, so the stencils will last longer. Think of creative ways to use the hole puncher: line of hole on […]

Masking Stencils key tool in gelatin printmaking - Linda Germain

Let's raise up our hand in joyful celebration. Why not? Monotype Print is on a book page and then attached to the index card for the ICAD ...