Woodblock relief project done! This was a very different experience. The objective was to have a final print with 4 colors minimum colors. For this design I decided to do the figure monochromatic with a neutral background. Overall, I was happy with the end result. I really enjoyed the carving part of the woodblock process.Continue reading "Woodcut Relief Prints"
Urban Sketching
Amazing day for the end of February. The temps topped out at about 71 degrees today. Can't beat that! Days like today make it so hard to stay inside, it was a great day for our Urban Sketchers group to get together. What could be better than a beautiful sunny day and little bit ofContinue reading "Urban Sketching"
Woodcut Relief Prints
The next printmaking project is underway. We have graduated from linocut relief print to woodblock relief print. This one will be a multi-color print. I decided on a monochromatic color scheme for this project, red hues. The first color was printed in this class last week. The carving for the second color is now complete.Continue reading "Woodcut Relief Prints"
Clearing The Clutter
I have always been the creative type. I seem to always be at my best when I am creating, whether it is creating a new recipe, a new way to do the ordinary, or working in my studio on my latest project. Creativity makes my soul sing. As a kid, I always remember having art, inContinue reading "Clearing The Clutter"
The Final Cut
The first linocut project in printing class is complete. I am loving this printmaking adventure. Finally a class that encourages playing. The classes go so fast. I can totally caught up with the project in this class. The weekly six hour class is over in a flash. I had originally done a figurative sketch shown in myContinue reading "The Final Cut"
Linocut – Part 1
The new semester seems to be off to a good start, printmaking class this semester. I have been looking forward to this class for months. I know so little about printmaking. I am really looking forward to learning more about different printing techniques. Our first project is a linocut print using a Chine Colle layering technique.Continue reading "Linocut – Part 1"
Life Drawing
The first day of a new class is always exciting but a little anxious as well. Last term was no different. I remember when the instructor was going over the class syllabus and I found out we would be doing a couple of sessions with a nude model. What a feeling of dread that cameContinue reading "Life Drawing"
Let’s Play with India Ink!
Great time this past weekend with family. Good times being together. Christmas and celebrated Dad's 75th birthday. All in all it was a great long weekend. It is getting to be the time of year where I like to reflect on the triumphs and challenges from the last year. A time to do some introspective on where IContinue reading "Let’s Play with India Ink!"
Inspiration
What is inspiration? What drives us to become what we aspire to be? Are these qualities innate? Thoughts that are worth pondering. Our inspirations and motivations are as individual as we are. Inspirations can come from within and other times it from outside sources. The introspective inspirations of creatives are innately driven. Our inspirations areContinue reading "Inspiration"
Ink Wash Experimenting
Today I took some time to play around a little bit. It started out as a project but it ended up more of a play session than anything. Play time seems to be when my soul sings. I was go entranced with my playtime that I burned my lunch. All in the name ofContinue reading "Ink Wash Experimenting"
Daylene Horn Art 