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 Gesso test - 

No gesso

Gesso before printing with the Lego sheet

The gesso sure makes a difference! Although - the one on the left is still an interesting print!

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I had to do at least one print with Legos! My son is 35, and yet I still find Lego pieces in the craziest places. This one was a 4 x 6 inch sheet to build on. Not a great print - it certainly needs another layer. Not today. I wonder if I put a coat of clear gesso on the photo first if it would print better. Part of this whole process is to learn along with having fun while developing a habit. Gesso ahead...

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A simple gelli print using a stencil for the background and a second addition of the ribbon vine. I am thinking that I don't like green when working with portraits. I used a damp towel to remove paint from his face, as the "wicked" look was not great. It is nice that the paint removes rather easily from the photo if caught before it dries. 

I purchased the ribbon years ago for a project. I've used it over and over again! Maybe a stencil needs to be cut! Sometimes the simple designs are the best.

100 Days / Yes - I will try to do my best

 I was on the fence about participating in this year's 100 Day Project. Then Beth asked. I figured if she was game, I was too.

My plan is to do a daily print of some type on an old photograph. I have tons of photos and a paint stash that is quickly drying up in the tubes and bottles. My only rules to myself is to try new things and publish even if I consider the print "a fail". 

I want to start with my sepia collection of unknown people. Of course my mother knew who this boy was right away! A cousin of hers.  

Multi steps... random gelli print background and a stencil cut from a tissue box for the second layer

Inktense

 I watched a clip recently where the artist used watercolors to create variegated color on white floss. My thought, not permanent.  I decided to use inktense blocks:

I used a second "coat" of color after the first layer was dry. The floss feels soft and I think it will stitch well. Quick and fun!

Library Play Day

 Once a month, friends get together to work on projects, talk (alot!), eat, and problem solve at our local library.  I worked on journal backgrounds and left feeling uplifted and filled with joy.

I don't normally work on so many at a time, but knew that drying time would be a constraint. It was a good day.

Jonah

 More stitching... These beads have been in my stash for ages. It felt good to use them all!