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During the pandemic, I decided to experiment with hand printing and fabrics, while teaching online from my studio, transitioning into a whole new medium: art quilts.
Since most of my students from Monterey Peninsula College, which shut down because of Covid 19, didn’t have access to a press, we found new ways to continue printmaking.
Water lilies have been a constant recurring imagery in my work throughout my art career.
Prism Play lent itself beautifully to this theme, with the subtle monochromatic color variations in tone and value. It was a great learning experience, opening new frontiers into further layering printmaking, textile arts and stitching! It brought me back to my original passion for stitching.
I also discovered fusing versus collage, where I use acrylic mediums or glues. Fusing is instant, allowing me to complete my work in process without having to wait for the acrylics to dry. Sharing these new discoveries with fellow printmakers and students was very exciting for all of us.Label Type
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Hand printing using dry or green plants as stencils, monotype, drawing, free motion sewing, fusing with Mistyfuse, hand stitching.
Caligo water washable etching inks, caligo oil, brayers, ink knives, plexi plate for monotype, barren, scissors, Mistyfuse, parchment paper, iron, sewing machine, needles, embroidery thread.