6/100

 As I sit here, rain is pouring. Why didn't I take the trash to the road last night?!

 Actually I know why. I was so tired from a quick day trip to Chicago to pick up my passport/visa from the Chinese consulate.  I left home at 5:30, drove to Elburn (1.5 hours in horrible fog), and boarded the train for an hour and a half ride to downtown. Next, a 30 minute walk to my destination.  After waiting my turn, I did it all in reverse. Positive thing - it is done. 

On to 6/100

A quick note about this petite gelli - it was brand new when I borrowed it from Beth. Now look at it! 

I ❤️ this line of paints. 

After adding a little bit of washi and some ink to tone it down, I am done for now. The cats are crying for breakfast and the wash is ready for the dryer. Plus, my finger tips are pink. Fun day ahead!

4 & 5/100

 Doily on the gelli plate. Ready for another layer...

Stamping directly on the photo. Nice clear circles

Circles printed on the gelli. I used too much paint! The "ghost" print on the paper was made after the photo print. 

Ice dye

 Method was a bit different than in the past. The fabric had been soda soaked and dried to use for a thickened dye project. I think using it for ice dye created crisper marks and brilliant color. I will try this again!

3/100 / page 2

 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!

3/100

 

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...

2/100

 

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