Gelatin Monoprints on Fabric

My friend Lynne (the other half of the brain) and I attempted gelatin monoprints on fabric. You basically make a batch of jello jigglers (using unflavored gelatin). Once the gelatin has set you can apply textile paints, lay on a piece of fabric, and create a one-of-a-kind print on fabric. It was kind of cool. My three-year-old grandaughter thought it was fun, too. Here are some pictures - the first is Lynne applying paint to a gelatin 'slab'.




The remainder are examples of prints. Look for something to be made from these real soon.

Here goes......

Well, I've finally done it! I have been meaning to start a blog for quite some time, but didn't because I thought it would be too involved. If that's what is stopping you - don't - it was so easy.

This first post won't win any Pulitzers, but forgive me, I'm new at this.

I will be posting pictures of quilts, knitting, fiber, beading.....hence the artistic ADD. I currently have an exhibit of 16 quilts in the lobby of The Playground Theater (a small black-box theater) in Duluth, Minnesota. My co-mother-in-law, her parents and I hung the quilts. Thanks to them for the assistance. This is a real scary proposition for me - I have a hard time getting my work out there for people to see. I will be having an artist's reception some time in August - I'll let you know the date when it is set up.

Here are some photos from the exhibit:

More to follow.........