Behind the Scenes of Gun Plain Press

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A selection of dry point prints drawn on Tetrapak, plastic produce packaging, and a small piece of aluminum, printed on a Sizzix Sidekick die cutter. Experimenting with alternative, “printmaking at home” techniques. There is also a small
Experiments with drypoint for a class I’m teaching. These were on acrylic, Tetrapak, and waxed carton pieces, and rubbed with a spoon- no press. #kiaartschool❤️ #kalamazooinstituteofarts #printmakingwithoutapress #drypointetching
I’ve started to experiment with making plant-based inks since taking an online workshop through Zea Mays Printmaking. This pale pink is from Christmas cactus blossoms. I tried to make it a relief consistency with plate oil and magnesium carbona
Second state of this “Fences” etching. #printmakingart #printmakersofinstagram #kiaartschool❤️ #etchingart
Etching of old fencing, first state. #kiaartschool❤️ #kalamazooinstituteofarts #etching #printmakersofinstagram
Proof, etching and aquatint #printmakersofinstagram #kiaartschool❤️#kalamazooinstituteofarts#etching
No printmaking this weekend, painting a bedroom. Nice window cling!#Godzilla
Platypus onesies for the KIA 2020 Holiday sale. #kiaartschool❤️ #kalamazooinstituteofarts #onesies#textileprinting
First state of a new etching. #kiaartschool❤️ #kalamazooinstituteof arts #etching #etchingprint
Additional light etching on this grasshopper print #etching#kiaartschool❤️ #printmakersofinstagram#kalamazooinstituteofarts
My buddy Inky, 13 years old. Happy International Dog Day!
“Broken Tree”, stone lithograph, 18”x24” #kiaartschool❤️ #kalamazooinstituteofarts #lithography #printmakersofinstagram
3rd state, aquatint with green ink. Still working on it. #intaglio #intaglioprint#printmakersofinstagram
Etching, second state. Aquatint is next. #printmaking #kiaartschool❤️
More experiments with printing fabric. #kiaartschool❤️ #kalamazooinstituteofarts #printingonfabric
Proof of a new etching, first state. Grasshopper and hibiscus.
Printing linen napkins. #printingonfabric #printmakersofinstagram