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The Week Links: 18

Join me every Sunday when I share some of my favorite links I discovered in the previous week.Week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,

And here is Week 18...


Using stencils to emboss metal. Clever idea and an easy-to-follow tutorial from Lin Brown on the PaperArtsy site.

More stencils. This time Gwen Lafleur makes an amazing and unique coptic bound book using stencils as her guide. Found on the StencilGirl Products site.

And even more stencils. Love this journal project from Stampington & Company that uses my Past Present Future stencil.

The newest issue of The Woven Tale Press has just been released and is now available for free on Issuu.

Absolutely love these feather paintings from Veronica Funk. Great colors!

Those of you close to the Maryland/Virginia/DC Metro Area need to know about Judith HeartSong's Salon - an artful conversation.

Grace Bonney from Design Sponge gives her take on the NY Times When Blogging becomes a Slog article I referred to in the last The Week Link's.

Gelli Plate Printing - giveaway

The Gelli Plate has taken the art world by storm and has created a whole new category of addictive behavior. Anybody who has used one of the Gelli Plates knows just how much paper and paint one can go through in a session of printing. This product is not only useful and innovative...it is fun!

And now the developer of the Gelli Plate, Joan Bess, has released a new book Gelli Plate Printing: Mixed-Media Monoprinting Without a Press. Consider this the definitive guide to Gelli Plate printing in terms of instruction, ideas, and projects. 



I asked Joan to share a bit about how the development of the Gelli Plate came about and she had this to share with the readers of The Altered Page:
Years ago I fell in love with gelatin printing and the fascinating range of monotypes it creates. I loved everything about the process...except the gelatin! Too many negatives for me. So I looked for a convenient, permanent, durable, shelf-stable gelatin-like replacement. It didn't exist! The obvious answer was to find a way to create the monoprinting plate I was obsessed with having.
The pivotal moment came when I invited my friend. Lou Ann Gleason, a seasoned businesswoman with virtually no art experience, to my studio to print on gelatin. She LOVED it! When I proposed joining forces to find a way to make a better printing plate - she immediately said "YES"! She could envision so many people wanting this! 

We formed our company, Gelli Arts, LLC - and a year later, launched our Gel Printing Plate. Thanks to Nancy Kelly, our social media expert, word traveled quickly across the Internet and Gelli printing spread like wildfire! When Tonia Jenny, from North Light Books, approached me and asked if I was interested in writing a 'techniques' book about Gelli printing, I jumped at the opportunity! And here it is!

In the book, Joan introduces a series of approaches that will take your printing to another level. She reviews stencils, masks, rubber and foam stamps, natural materials, rubbing plates, rollers, rubber bands, tape, contact paper, molding paste, gel medium resist, dimensional paint, and so much more.
In addition, the book includes a contributor gallery of art showing how different artists use the Gelli Plate. I am honored to have been asked by Joan to be part of that group and I created The Climb.



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Joan was kind enough to provide me with a signed copy of the book for a giveaway. If you would like to have a chance to win, please leave a comment on this post to be entered into the pool. Comments will close end of day on Sunday 10/5. The winner will be posted and contacted by email -- so be sure to leave your email address. Good luck!

A Show of Heads

I am excited to be an exhibiting artist at A Show of Heads, an annual show at Limner Gallery in Hudson, New York. Running from October 23rd to November 22nd, this exhibition highlights work that includes abstract, traditional and conceptual interpretations and portrayals of the human head. You can see the list of participating artists and their work here.

My contribution to the show is Oxide...

There is an opening reception on Saturday, October 25th from 5 to 7pm that I will be attending. If you are in the area, please stop by.

In a stroke of synchronistic luck, at the very same time my good friend and artist Patricia Larsen will be just down the street, at Hudson Opera House, for her solo exhibition Harvest.

The Week Links: 17

Join me every Sunday when I share some of my favorite links I discovered in the previous week.Week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,

And here is Week 17...

When Blogging Becomes a Slog: fascinating article from the New York Times that all serious bloggers should read. And here are Erin Loechner's thoughts about being interviewed in the feature.
Susan Tuttle shares 12 useful tips to make you a better photographer.
Loved this podcast where Tiffany Han interviews Jessica Swift. Honest and authentic thoughts about being an artist and entrepreneur!
Super cool, animated gifs from Bill Domonkos found on I Need a Guide.
Deryn Mentock shares her thoughts about branding and logo making. Great set of links included.
Check out The Daily Muse feature on the ElusiveMu.se website. They have curated a wonderful set of artists to highlight.
And for those of you who have not visited -- or have not visited all the participants -- click here to be taken to the list of people who have bared all and showed pictures of their studio space in all its uncensored glory. 123 people shared!

AUSTRALIA 2014: The Beauty

The 2014 Art is You Australia Mixed Media Roadshow is in the books. But the memories remain... 
The Beauty

Byron Bay
King Street Wharf - Sydney
Manly Beach - Sydney
Eucalyptus Gum Tree - watching for drop bears
Bondi Beach - rock formation
 Bondi Beach - rock formation
 Byron Bay
 Botanical Gardens - Sydney
Bondi Beach
 Sydney Harbour
Bondi Beach
 Goulburn
Byron Bay
 Byron Bay
Our Mascot

New Stencils

Excited to announce that my third set of stencils will be released in October by StencilGirl Products. Stay tuned for more details...

Scarlet Pink

Hot off the presses is the Fall 2014 issue of Scarlet Pink. Available in print or digital version from MagCloud, Scarlet Pink is a quarterly magazine featuring the arts, photography, lifestyle and more. There mission is to bring together passionate artists who works of art and writing inspires and enlightens the reader. 
I am very appreciative to have my artwork featured in this issue along with the results of an artist interview.

If you have never seen this publication, head over to their website for more information or to MagCloud for a free preview. And if you like what you see, perhaps consider submitting to the magazine yourself.

The Week Links: 16

Join me every Sunday when I share some of my favorite links I discovered in the previous week.Week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

And here is Week 16...


A real live bookbook: one of the most clever advertisements I have seen in a long time. Shared by Mary Ann Moss on dispatch from LA.
Grace Bonney from Design Sponge addresses the issue of handling negativity online in a 30-minute podcast. Wise advice.
Jaw-dropping paper art from Yulia Brodskaya (thanks to Judi Kauffman for sending me the link).
Looking forward to getting  this book from Susan Tuttle.

I like these tips for getting stencils to stay in place from Domenick Naccarato.

Loving this post on hand carved stamps from Martice Smith II. Great tips.

Jennifer Priest reviews the new Media Line of paint and products from DecoArt.

Wonderful post on the process of art making from Bridgette Guerzon Mills at Contemplating the Moon.

Australia 2014: The Workshops

The 2014 Art is You Australia Mixed Media Roadshow is in the books. But the memories remain... The Crew, The Van, and...
THE WORKSHOPS 
Our first stop was in Cams Wharf in New South Wales. This was about 2 hours north of Sydney.
The view from the workshop venue
Sundown at the retreat on Lake Macquarie
Our home for the week
The famous Art is You name tags
Artists in action
Table scape
 Surface Design
 Book pages
Texture
The sign of a good time

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Our second stop was in St Kilda in Victoria, just south of Melbourne. 
Our venue at the Novotel
Just across the street and down the dock  
My kind of table

A 5-brush artwork
Happy hands
What goes around
A few of the many in 52 Card Pickup
Pages in progress
A good time was had by all
The sun sets on St Kilda

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Stop #3 was in Queensland on the Sunshine Coast, about 90 minutes north of Brisbane.

Our beautiful retreat setting

Inspiration was everywhere
Classroom view

A taste of Australia in 45 seconds
Making art
Color wheel
Evidence
 Every inch of table space was used

Playing 52 Card Pickup

The crew

Studio Table: The Reveal

Today we celebrate the studio table: uncensored, unedited, and most likely unkempt.

When the studio table is full...
...the studio floor will have to do!
So many times when we are presented with images of artist studios, they are pristine -- almost as if nothing goes on in the space. This is often true in books, magazines, blogs, and Facebook. The reality is, of course, that during the process of creating, the mess multiplies faster than the matheletes at the International Mathematical Olympiad (and there really is such a thing)!

Let's go behind the curtain, throw any feelings of shame out the window, and show the world the underside of art and craft. I'll show you mine if you show me yours!

Click on the links below to go to the posts of the participants. Please refresh your browser and check back here often as I will be updating this list continuously as more people post. The links are numbered so you can keep track of what you have seen. Believe you me, this will take you more than one sitting. Please note that I will soon add a link to this post from my sidebar so that these links will always be easily accessible!
If you are participating and do not find your name on the list, please email me and I will add your link. And it is not too late to join in. I will be adding links until Sunday, September 21st. If you are interested in joining in, click here for the details.
   1. Marjie Kemper Designs
   2. Jo Murray - Art
   3. Tracey Fletcher King
   4. Art, Journal, Feel
   5. Bohemian Dream
   6. Clockwork Hare
   7. WJC's Digital World
   8. Sparkle Days Studio
   9. lerusho
 10. credmayne
 11. A Colorful Journey
 12. Pibis Page
 13. Rita Vindedzis
 14. River Garden Studio
 15. Steam Fairie Craft
 16. Cerulean
 17. LeissnerArt
 18. Whisperwood Art Works
 19. Kelly Kilmer
 20. Sugarplum Patchwork
 21. Altered Book Lover
 22. Creativity Tribe
 23. Textile Seahorse
 24. Brian Kasstle
 25. Creative Explorer
 26. Shells in the Bush
 27. Chim Prints
 28. Domenick Naccarato
 29. Juana Almaguer
 30. Snips and Snails
 31. serendipity vintage studio
 32. Stirring Up Ghosts
 33. Paperie Petals
 34. Lemoncholy's flight of fancy
 35. lara creating out loud
 36. the edge of silence
 37. Blissful-Bohemian
 38. Annmakes
 39. Bird in a Tree Creations
 40. Jo DeSerio Jones
 41. gemgirlart
 42. Claudine Intner
 43. Tangerine Tabby Designs
 44. Susan's Art Circus
 45. Altered by the Sea
 46. Kazmos Kreationz
 47. Deb's Studio Blog
 48. The Creative Beast
 49. life as a five ring circus
 50. Serendipity Studio
 51. jacki long
 52. Von Pappe II
 53. Every Little Thing
 54. daisy yellow art
 55. Dog-Ma
 56. tattered edge
 57. Creatingwithoutcrayons
 58. Patricia Coulter
 59. averrillart
 60. Martice Smith II
 61. Chickpea Studio Artwork
 62. Desire to Inspire
 63. The Moon & the Maker
 64. Kay Wallace: art journaling
 65. altering thoughts
 66. Kat's Tales of Stamping
 67. Jessica Sporn Designs
 68. a visual journey
 69. Geonrose
 70. Rosemoo's Blog
 71. Deborah Guthrie
 72. Ursula's Digital Mixed Media
 73. Lanie J. and Co.
 74. Darlene K. Campbell
 75. Axully
 76. My Treehouse Art Studio
 77. Poetic Mapping: Walking into Art
 78. Andrew's Creativity 
 79. Creating Inkling
 80. Mixed Media Art
 81. Catherine Gutsche
 82. handmade by Jessica
 83. Alley Art Studio
 84. Jennifer Coyne Qudeen
 85. Sally Lynn MacDonald
 86. artsyletters
 87. ess-arr
 88. An Altered Addiction
 89. ZenZada
 90. Studio Garage Band
 91. Studio Ramblings
 92. all about the moon
 93. Joy from My Heart
 94. My Creative Journey
 95. Jill's Dream Artwork
 96. Trash Bubbles and Life's Little Bits
 97. Crowabout Studio B
 98. Wen Redmond
 99. Terry Owenby
100. contadina k
101. Beatriz Helton
102. YogaMatUnrolledBlog
103. soul dare
104. World of Joy
105. Dye to Ink and Other Creative Notions
106. Studio Diann
107. Pocket Size Studios
108. Purple Salt
109. Stamping, Painting, & Coloring make me Giggle
110. butterfliecrafter
111. Sharmon Davidson
112. Old World Patina
113. The Life of Terri
114. Xenographicx
115. Peggy's Mixed-Up Art!
116. Queen Kat
117. Melita Bloomer
118. :Dept42:
119. art by kathleen nesi
120. A Paper Addict
121. Holly Dean Artist
122. Karen Provost
123. In the Fast Lane