Linda germain

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

One of my students told me that she took Make Monotypes, the online printmaking class, because she wanted to make art and not have to draw. I agree! I am attracted to monotype printmaking and organic styles of printmaking without a press, because, I can make beautiful, unique pieces of art and it is not […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

Trace Monoprinting is a simple low tech process that can be done without a printing press. It has a fuzzy line quality and can be quick and expressive. Click on the image to see a larger size of the individual trace monoprints. You only need a few tools to give trace monoprinting a try: a […]

a gelatin monotype printed with a large leaf and a stencil of my profile

Most recently I have been giving myself permission to sit by the lake in the woods. There is a tiny conflicting voice that is telling me to get to “work”. But I am finding that the gift of that time by the lake makes it easier to get to work later. Hmmm? So I offer […]