Along the Trail

New in my shop:

Along the Trail
8 x 8 Mixed Media

My interpretation of the trail to the bluff at Ft Ebey on Whidbey Island; one of our favorite camping destinations. 

Nature Prints

Spent some art time with friends yesterday. Wendy showed us a new trick with her large die cutting machine that was very cool. Mono-printing/pressing with dried plants. Ink/acrylic paint is applied to the cutting plate, dried plants arranged and then pressed onto heavy paper in the machine. 

Here's my first attempt - using printing ink. (Colors are not true)

First print - 

The plant material was then removed and remaining ink pressed next. 

Second Print - showing the paint left behind. (This is my favorite)

Final print laying the plant material with ink side up. 

I love the possibilities, and will be revisiting this technique. And I may need that large die cutting machine. ;) 

Happy Friday!  

Courage

If one has courage,
nothing can dim
the light which shines
from within.
Maya Angelou