Today’s the day.
After months of creating & writing my printmaking book manuscript is officially submitted to my editor.

Final draft by the numbers:
33,242 words
347 images (my art)

(((Deep breath)))
Excited. Relieved. Grateful. Nervous

More soon.

These are a few of my favorite Gel Print Monotypes! Interested in learning more? Just click the link in below in the comments to sign up for my Free Gel Basics Virtual Workshop! I’ll be there to answer all your questions!

Who can relate? How can I get that much cad red on my jeans when I barely used it in this monotype! I can’t even Ugh 😩 #artistlife

This collage challenges the way we define place and identity. I did this collage as part of a series of areal views of borders a few years back. Calexico, California, U.S. /Mexicali, Mexican Border: Collage 80 cm x 200 cm
#collage #art

There’s a distinct difference going to the doctors office in Germany versus US. I went to my Dr. Here in Germany with a sore throat and I’ve been given a doctors note to stay out of work today,Thursday, all the way through Monday afternoon. No medicine-just tea & rest

Working on some test prints for my new book on gel printmaking

Gel printmaking pull #art #gelliplate

I’m testing out a lot of my photographs from Vietnam to see how well they will print on my gel plate. #gelliarts #gelprints #monotype

I’m feeling 8 with a hint of 3

Struggling with gel plate image transfers?? www.bluelavaartacademy.com/waitlist
#art

Apparently I cope with stress by making homemade pickles 🤷🏼‍♀️

German Autobahn Restroom vending machine???

Intro post! Hi! I’m an artist and art teacher sharing my tips on creating. I do a lot of gel printmaking. American living in Germany (and will probably never move back)