The creative process expands

Last night at dinner we were talking about possible creative avenues we might explore for the evening. I had mentioned my families often unscripted, spur of the moment, movie making escapades ... Of course if you are an artist, you call them "short films".
So after a crazy night of writing a script, casting actors and filming... Jere I sit trying to edit our clips to make a movie. All in the name of ART.



- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Location:Wild Acres Rd,Marion,United States

So Many Techniques...So Little Time

Printmaking encompasses a multitude of techniques. We have working hard, trying new things and new approaches to methods practiced in the past. There is always lots of removal of ink before the paper and ink meet. my friend and table mate Lind is working to prepare her plate for a run through the press,



- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Location:Wild Acres Rd,Marion,United States

Dirty hands...finally

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone


We have been working with black ink only, until today. These are 2 of my Lino cuts of fruit bats. Today we have incorporated color and I have been working to make small abstract pieces. Now to draw out my next piece...another relief, trying to decide on wood or linoleum.

Location:Wild Acres Rd,Marion,United States

Late Nights in the Studio

It is already day 3 of the workshop... Actually day 4 since it is 1:30 am and I am just getting back from the printmaking studio. Tuesday and Wednesday are late nights, but Thursday nights can easily turn into Friday morning, since it is our last night to work. I had some success today with relief and intaglio...Lino block and drypoint etching. Tomorrow, pictures of some finished prints.


- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Location:Wild Acres Rd,Marion,United States

Arrived

So wonderful to be in the mountains again! Everything is refreshing. Memories of this special week, for the last 11 years... Friends that have come and gone.


- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Location:Wild Acres Rd,Marion,United States

How big is Elkin?

Elkin, NC population: I don't know specific numbers, but small.
It does have the most wonderful restaurant though...always a stop at Twenty & Main on my way to Wildacres. My nephew Jeff Gibbs is chef/owner along with his fiancé Erika.


- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Location:S Bridge St,Jonesville,United States

Travels to the Wild

Another year has slipped by, not so smoothly as many past. Too many sad times lately, so up to the mountains, to the "wild"...Wildacres. The back of my Suburban is stuffed with art supplies, therapy :) two hours to drive to get to my nephews for a phenomenal meal, I am sure.


- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Location:Richburg,United States