More Monotypes

In Katie’s last monotype printing class for the year, I decided to continue experimenting with fabric to create texture and pattern in my monotype prints.  I brought in some pieced and stitched or quilted fabric sitting around in my studio.  My experiments started with inking up the plate with a few colors creating interesting shapes … More More Monotypes

Deconstructed

In October I attended a two day workshop with Kerr Grabowski learning her deconstructed silk screen printing techniques.  Her methods include creating designs and textures on fabric using thickened fiber reactive dyes, then printing the designs onto fabric.  I created a good “stash” of fabric during the two days and some more when I got … More Deconstructed

Monotype Experiments

I had a delightful evening at Katie Gilmartin’s Mesmerizing Monotypes class at Chrysalis Studio at SOMArts.  Earlier this year I took her linocut classes, and had such a blast, I thought I’d give monotype a try.  The other students in the class were experienced with the techniques, so everyone just dove right in.  Katie gave … More Monotype Experiments