Monday, February 28, 2011

Egypt Uprise

After some speculation of past post, I think I decided that some of favorite most meaningful ones were the ones done on the happenings of the day. So, I've been doing some monoprints since teaching it in my class and I will posting some of these.



Thursday, February 24, 2011

Student Work

This blog is dedicated to my art students whom can brighten up any day. They are trying there hand at monoprinting and doing a fantastic job. The name "monoprint" is called that because you typically can only get one print transfer with the process. I like to wash the remaining ink down and get a second but different print from the image. Though, each is very individualistic and unique and often times the second is better. Teaching is rewarding in so many ways. First is the thrill of seeing what a young person can do and watching as they amaze themselves. Secondly, it forces me, the teacher to rethink what I already know, how I acquired the information and how to translate it. And thirdly, often times there is a rebirth within me of a medium that had been put aside for some time. Like revisiting an old friend.

Parrot I. 8X10 Jade Miner - 12 years old

Parrot II. 8X10 Jade Miner - 12 years old

Tree I. 6X8 Jade Miner - 12 years old

Tree II. 6X8 Jade Miner - 12 years old

Space Owl I. 6X8 Gabby Dinger - 17 years old

Space Owl II. 6X8 Gabby Dinger - 17 years old