Attended my first Create Mixed Media Retreat last week. I'm definitely signing up next year. Sharing one of the pieces I did in a Monotypes, Pastels and Paint class with Helen Shafer Garcia. I also attended her Batik Bits class. I learned so much in both!!
This piece features the Monotype Printing technique. This was my first experience with it and I had so much fun!! At the retreat I saw my ATC sisters Sandy, Cindy and Harriet. I sat next to Harriet in this class. I also met some other lovely artists during the two days I attended, including Kelli Perkins. I have her book! She has photos of her beautiful art work on her blog.
For this piece, I used watercolor paints, watercolor crayons, and pastels. I'm going to use pencils to give it some more detail. If you ever get a chance to take a class with Helen, go for it! She's a wonderful teacher and a lovely person!
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!
Trena
So glad you had a great time in your class. The monoprint turned out great.
Posted by: sandy Mayfield | August 30, 2011 at 10:48
Gorgeous Mama!!!! :)
Posted by: Allison B | August 29, 2011 at 21:57
Trish, When I do my next print, I will include the steps. Thank you!
Posted by: Trena in Naperville | August 29, 2011 at 21:32
That's interesting Trena. Can you give me a real brief idea how it's done please?
Posted by: Trish Hilbrand | August 29, 2011 at 20:52
Thank you so much Trena! I loved teaching at Create and hope to see you next year! Your monotype is lovely....love the cloud and textures in the print!
Posted by: helen s Garcia | August 29, 2011 at 20:26