I’ve tried before with no success and wants to attempt again. So out of all the attempts this one was the only one that intrigued me. And it was even what I consider a fail. But I was determined to save it some how. I started with brownish first layer of acrylic paint on the plate. Layed some shredded packing and a small wire wreath I made. Placed parchment over top and rubbed till most of the brown was picked up. Let that dry and then a layer of parchment/ yellow over that.

I’ve been bouncing back and forth with 3 different types of printing methods for the past couple years. Eco Printing, Cyanotype, and Gel Plate Printing. I will always have the resources to do the first two when the mood arises. I intend to focus on using the gel plate this year. So many options! Creating colors is my favorite part and it’s still all always a surprise. I want to continue with collage, still life layouts and getting better at watercolor accents (birds). As a ye

Creating patterns and color combos is fun. Putting them all together. Not as fun but rewarding so far.

Washed out Cyanotyoes I’ve decided to take a break from cyanotypes Not sure why I’m doing wrong but I’m just not satirized with them and...

Fun making cups and a perch for my wrens. Making the backgrounds with my gel plate still fun!

Haven’t had this much fun in a long time. I e patterned papers with the gel plate and then made the leaves. Same with out. Background is...

Finally getting in the groove making gel plate prints. Creating patterned backgrounds for vases, kittens and more to come. And creating...

I like making simple paper flowers from my prints. I’ve added them to some of my cyanotypes.

Re-organizing my studio and making display space for some of my framed art. I also have some smaller pieces at Avenue Collective in NOTO,...

https://www.salinaartcenter.org/call-for-artists-10000-birds And two of my pieces were selected. I’ve been enjoying my bird phase. They...

She takes a serious look into repurposed art. I get to help her find forgotten pieces and she puts in the work to give them beautiful new...

A little bragging here. These are my sisters creations. A new line she has created. Little one of a kind robots built from special...

Most today not to impressive. This is my favorite.

Still printing with botanicals but new technique. Its challenging and there are so many options. I have focused on one that seems to...

Using scraps of wet cyanotyoes. I’ve made these with eco prints also but usually have to add color. The blue needs no extra color. A...

I love them and have been playing around doing some cyanotypes.

If you are firm KS you get it. I like this style so I will make more colors now. Background is a eco print group of grasses.

Trying to get back in the groove. I don't have much time to do art and I always crave to try a new technique but sometimes it's best to...

I've been watching videos over and over to figure out how to print a nest from the gel plate. There is one version I haven't conquered...

My studio is nice and warm but I'm consumed with taking care of my 99 year old dad. Who we are trying to keep on the farm as long as...