Printmaking Workshop

Hello! I have a snow day here in CT, so I thought I'd post some prints I did in my workshop that I taught on Sunday for the Stonington Printmaker's Society. I explained how reduction cuts work, such as linoleum and soft- rubber cuts. We focused on using e-z cut printmaking blocks and water soluble ink. I think everyone did great work! I hope everyone enjoyed learning about this technique! I had fun teaching.

I made a few prints myself as well. I did a rainbow-roll first with minimal cuts and then did more cutting and printing. I think what is so interesting about these prints (aside from the fact that they are not my usual style, being so abstract) is that they look cool at all different angles! Decide for yourself which orientation you like better!

"The River & the Bridge" 2013. Soft-rubber cut print.

"The Lake and the Sky" 2013. Soft-rubber cut print.

EDIT: Funny story, due to a mishap at a show, this work has been renamed "Luminescence."

New Pastel

"The Marsh" 2013. Soft pastels.

A work in progress.

And just because, here is an adorable picture of my dog, Chase. :)

New Pen & Ink

"The Mannequin" 2013. Crow quill pen & ink.

"In the Pink" Exhibit

Tonight was the Opening Reception/Meet the Artists for the October exhibit at the Norwich Arts Center, "In The Pink" where 50% of the sales of the pieces went to a breast cancer foundation.

"Ava" 2013. Ink.

"Eleanor" 2013. Ink.

The show is up until October 26th, 2013. Go take a look!

Ink Women Drawings

I am submitting these ink drawings into the Norwich Art Center's October exhibit "In The Pink," where 50% the sales of the work sold goes to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation. Thinking about this theme, I wanted to create artwork that depicted strong, defiant and expressive women.

"Eleanor" 2013. Ink on paper.

"Ava" 2013. Ink on paper.

I hope you like them! The exhibition dates for "In The Pink" are October 2nd to October 26th at the Norwich Art Center at 60 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360. Opening reception/ Meet the artists is First Friday October 6th from 6-8 pm. 

Solar Plate Etching Printmaking

I spent today learning about Solar Plate Etching with the wonderful artist Carol Dunn and a friend. Solar Plate Etching is a less hazardous and toxic printmaking method where no chemicals are used, we even cleaned our plates with vegetable oil, not paint thinner. A nice change from some of the other printmaking methods I've tried. These are my best prints from today.

"Speckled Lilies" 2013. Solar plate etching. 

30 Under 30 Exhibit

I have three pieces featured in the Norwich Arts Center's current exhibit "30 Under 30."

I went to the opening reception last night and was very happy to see my selfie has a prime spot under the show's title in the gallery!

"Liza Basks" 2013. Soft pastels.

"The Horn" 2013. Soft pastels.

"The Orchid" 2011. Photolithograph.

The show is on display September 4th- September 28th, 2013 at the Norwich Arts Center located in downtown Norwich at 60 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360. Hours are Wednesday- Saturday 12-4 pm.

Also- I am listed on the Norwich Art Center's website! Just my name along with all the other artist members. However, I am listed as Elizabeth, just in case you're wondering, my full name is Elizabeth, but I do not go by that name on the whole, I prefer to be called Liza, as I'm sure you can guess by the name of this blog. You can see my name listed on this page under Meet The Artists, I am the first one listed. 

Go see the show anytime this month, lots of young artists from across Connecticut with very interesting work are featured!