During Covid I did a number of online Zoom demos showing many of the techniques I present during hands-on workshops. These are now available as videos. In addition I will occassionaly add collaborative programs through YouTube or other online platforms.
No upcoming online programs and remote services currently scheduled
Past Online Programs
zoom videos are available for most past online programs
This zoom presentation outlines the basic concepts and demonstrates how Akua inks can be used in Viscosity printmaking. You will learn how to use modifiers to adjust the viscosity of inks and how to test your process to obtain perfect results.
Similar to using white paint in a painting, a veil can be used in printmaking with great flexibility to soften or eliminate information. There are a number of ways to use textures in a monotype composition. This demo will show you the advantages to using one method rather than another.
Contact, Transfer or Trace monotype all refer to the same process of creating printed marks on paper. It’s a great way to make a graphic mark with a printerly feel. There’s lots of ways to approach this and no press is necessary.
Integrating thin papers and other collage elements with monotype has the potential of raising your compositions to a new level. You will learn about the differences between chine colle’ and collage, the various adhesives, and how to approach the relationship between an ongoing monotype composition and the collage elements you have to work with.
Monotype is simple to do but extremely rewarding to do well. This 3 hour zoom presentation is open to all levels of experience whether you own a press, have a hand printing station or simply want to learn some techniques.
When preparing to make an ImagOn or Solarplate or some other photopolymer plate from a digital image the most important step is the creation of a good transparency. In this demo you will learn the various steps to adjust your image for optimal results.