School of Creative Business - Creative Entrepreneurship

Attempting Monoprinting

This weekend, late at night I went into my studio to clean up a little. As I was cleaning up I was inspired to work on something new. All last week I had been researching different printing techniques, and tonight seem like a good time to experiment.

Igot out a piece of glass(from an old 8x10 picture frame), rolled out red ink, and started to draw stylized leaves with my index finger(All of my of brushed were dirty, that's why I was cleaning up my studio). I then placed a piece of white typing papr on top of the inked glass and gentle rubbed the back of the paper. Above ar the results of my mono-printing experience. I love the bright red color and the line quality. I even like the far right image. It is the result of the paint drying on the galss then printing from what was stll wet on the glass.

I plan to use the mono-prints in my collages. And I can not wait to share the results.

Finding My Signature Style

For the past 6 weeks I have been working on a new art collection. The Mynd Space , Art Institute of Charlotte grant has inspired me to experiment with new and old artistic techniques. In the meantime I have been showing other some of my work. I have gotten a lot of advice and direction on how to improve on areas and advice on areas of my work I should maintain. But all and all I still have not been able to figure out exactly what is my signature style. A close friend was viewing my galley page from my website the other week and he mentioned to me that he has notice some change in my style of artwork. He said- The work you have done in past reflects that of a graphic designer and the work you are doing now lends more toward an artist. Well, I pondered that thought for a couple of days. Not until I was in my studio last week did it hit me that he was right. I am no longer a graphic designer who worked in the industry so long ago. I am a graphically inclined artist. I AM A GRAPHIC ARTIST. This graphic artist term is not new, but for me it is a new way for me to define my signature style.

Artful Blogging

Hey! If you have not picked up the new issue of Artful Blogging, then you are missing something great. I picked up my issue last week and have not been able to put it down. The articles are great and very insightful. I have picked up alot of resources from each person article. It also has inspired me to write more and document my art process.

What I have learned so far is that it is not about being a great writer, it more about sharing your thoughts, ideas, and experiences with others. It is a form of online yoga- Meditating your thoughts thru- words and photos.

So,Please Please pick up a copy! I can not wait to here about your experiences with Artful Blogging.