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  • just arrived

    Last week I received the new book by Joan Bess:  Gelli Plate Printing:  Mixed-Media Monoprinting Without a Press.  It is fabulous, with easy-to-follow processes – I already have some new ideas for making textures on the gelli plate.  As I wrote to Joan, I applaud the force she has become by infusing creative energy into this community with her genius invention, and the classy and stylish manner in which she presents many ideas on the blog, with the photos and video tutorials, and now this book!  I recently scored the new small size gelli and can't wait to break it in – Joan makes it look so effortless, and it really is!  Visit GelliArts.com and GelliArts.blogspot.com, and pick up the book at your local store or an Amazon.  In addition to many techniques you'll want to try, the book has a guest gallery that displays how other artists are using the addictive printing process.  

     

    Michelle Ward Gelli BookArrival

     

     

    Also, just arrived is the newest issue of Somerset Studio.  In my column, Make It Your Own, I write about taking some travel souvenirs and moving them from the keepsake box to the wall, so that they may be enjoyed every day.  Are there any treasures you have tucked away that should move to your wall!  What are you waiting for?

     

    Michelle Ward Collaborating with Venetians 2014

     

     

    I'm prepping and packing to teach in San Diego next weekend.  It's been ten years since I've visited California – looking forward to it!!

  • just arrived

    Last week I received the new book by Joan Bess:  Gelli Plate Printing:  Mixed-Media Monoprinting Without a Press.  It is fabulous, with easy-to-follow processes – I already have some new ideas for making textures on the gelli plate.  As I wrote to Joan, I applaud the force she has become by infusing creative energy into this community with her genius invention, and the classy and stylish manner in which she presents many ideas on the blog, with the photos and video tutorials, and now this book!  I recently scored the new small size gelli and can't wait to break it in – Joan makes it look so effortless, and it really is!  Visit GelliArts.com and GelliArts.blogspot.com, and pick up the book at your local store or an Amazon.  In addition to many techniques you'll want to try, the book has a guest gallery that displays how other artists are using the addictive printing process.  

     

    Michelle Ward Gelli BookArrival

     

     

    Also, just arrived is the newest issue of Somerset Studio.  In my column, Make It Your Own, I write about taking some travel souvenirs and moving them from the keepsake box to the wall, so that they may be enjoyed every day.  Are there any treasures you have tucked away that should move to your wall!  What are you waiting for?

     

    Michelle Ward Collaborating with Venetians 2014

     

     

    I'm prepping and packing to teach in San Diego next weekend.  It's been ten years since I've visited California – looking forward to it!!

  • reminder….

    Registration for the Curiouser & Curiouser workshop with Lynne Perrella and Michelle Ward, for May 2015, begins tomorrow!  Complete details on the three day event, hosted in Connecticut, is available by sending an email to Lynne at LKPerrella@aol.com  To see the full announcement with some sneak peeks of the project, click on Workshops 2015 above, or see Workshops on Lynne's site, www.LKPerrella.com  

     

    CuriouserAnnouncement

     

     

    Some photos from my last workshop a few weekends ago in NJ – it was a grand time, beautiful weather, and we had fun with both acrylics and spray paint, and of course – stencils!  Organized by Little Bird Creations/Michele Luxenberg, and hosted at Clare Hunter's home.  Thanks ladies!  

    MW AdditionSubtraction Workshop 1

     

     

    MW AdditionSubtraction Workshop 2

     

     

  • reminder….

    Registration for the Curiouser & Curiouser workshop with Lynne Perrella and Michelle Ward, for May 2015, begins tomorrow!  Complete details on the three day event, hosted in Connecticut, is available by sending an email to Lynne at LKPerrella@aol.com  To see the full announcement with some sneak peeks of the project, click on Workshops 2015 above, or see Workshops on Lynne's site, www.LKPerrella.com  

     

    CuriouserAnnouncement

     

     

    Some photos from my last workshop a few weekends ago in NJ – it was a grand time, beautiful weather, and we had fun with both acrylics and spray paint, and of course – stencils!  Organized by Little Bird Creations/Michele Luxenberg, and hosted at Clare Hunter's home.  Thanks ladies!  

    MW AdditionSubtraction Workshop 1

     

     

    MW AdditionSubtraction Workshop 2

     

     

  • NEW stencils debut at CREATE NJ

    It's a busy time, packing and prepping for workshops.  I'm also excited that I will be accepting delivery on a batch of new stencils that will debut at the event on Friday.  These are designs that I cut by hand and have been using for a while, some samples below.  Gothic Collection Additions will be available online July 14. There will be coordinating stamps to follow in August.

     

    GPP Gothic2 MW sample stencils

     

    GPP MW GOTHIC COLLECTION ADDITIONS

  • NEW stencils debut at CREATE NJ

    It's a busy time, packing and prepping for workshops.  I'm also excited that I will be accepting delivery on a batch of new stencils that will debut at the event on Friday.  These are designs that I cut by hand and have been using for a while, some samples below.  Gothic Collection Additions will be available online July 14. There will be coordinating stamps to follow in August.

     

    GPP Gothic2 MW sample stencils

     

    GPP MW GOTHIC COLLECTION ADDITIONS

  • pulling (out) the gelli prints

    As I'm sure you know, if you're a Gelli Plate fan, you can't pull just one print.  In an hour you're likely to have run out of paper while still filled with enthusiasm to keep at it.  Here are some prints I worked on with some stencils last fall.  In two days I had boxes of prints – lots of experiments that taught me valuable lessons, and lots of papers that will be fashioned into a journal.  I pulled out the pile today to start making selections and sort what will become part of the journal and what will get put in the collage files.  So much to choose from – can't wait!  I think I will start with the turquoise + taupe + leaf motif shown further down.

    Be sure to check out the upcoming book by Joan Bess, Gelli Plate Printing:  Mixed Mono-Printing with a Press, due in September.  We already know she delivers when it comes to demonstrating the gelli plate – her blog and videos are terrific.  The preview of the book looks grand!  I'm honored to be in the guest gallery.

     

    MW GelliPrints1

    MW GelliPrints2

    MW gelliprints3

     

     

  • pulling (out) the gelli prints

    As I'm sure you know, if you're a Gelli Plate fan, you can't pull just one print.  In an hour you're likely to have run out of paper while still filled with enthusiasm to keep at it.  Here are some prints I worked on with some stencils last fall.  In two days I had boxes of prints – lots of experiments that taught me valuable lessons, and lots of papers that will be fashioned into a journal.  I pulled out the pile today to start making selections and sort what will become part of the journal and what will get put in the collage files.  So much to choose from – can't wait!  I think I will start with the turquoise + taupe + leaf motif shown further down.

    Be sure to check out the upcoming book by Joan Bess, Gelli Plate Printing:  Mixed Mono-Printing with a Press, due in September.  We already know she delivers when it comes to demonstrating the gelli plate – her blog and videos are terrific.  The preview of the book looks grand!  I'm honored to be in the guest gallery.

     

    MW GelliPrints1

    MW GelliPrints2

    MW gelliprints3

     

     

  • taking care of business

    As a teacher, we are constantly asked by organizers to help promote our classes.  It's good for everyone.  In just three weeks CREATE NJ 2014 will begin.  My Roll With It class is full, but there is room in my other two.  If you're curious about mixing paint, or want to improve your collage compositions, join me!  I will be vending on Friday, with some new additions to the Gothic Collection.  Sneak peek announcement from my website below.  I will be posting the new items for sale soon.

    MW GPP GOTHIC 2

    MW CREATE NJ reminder

    Also, for California residents, I will be in San Diego in September for a two-day Frond Chronicles workshop hosted by the San Diego Book Arts.  I'm looking forward to heading West – haven't been there since a True Colors event ten years ago.

    MW Frond Chronicles REMINDER
     

     

  • taking care of business

    As a teacher, we are constantly asked by organizers to help promote our classes.  It's good for everyone.  In just three weeks CREATE NJ 2014 will begin.  My Roll With It class is full, but there is room in my other two.  If you're curious about mixing paint, or want to improve your collage compositions, join me!  I will be vending on Friday, with some new additions to the Gothic Collection.  Sneak peek announcement from my website below.  I will be posting the new items for sale soon.

    MW GPP GOTHIC 2

    MW CREATE NJ reminder

    Also, for California residents, I will be in San Diego in September for a two-day Frond Chronicles workshop hosted by the San Diego Book Arts.  I'm looking forward to heading West – haven't been there since a True Colors event ten years ago.

    MW Frond Chronicles REMINDER