Monday, June 29, 2009

Materials for Exploration


It seems this emulsion digital transfer is a little more complicated than first imagined. I have been fortunate to borrow a carrier sheet and a bottle of Ink Aid from friend Deena. I have no plans to become an expert in the field of Digital art but I love new techniques and combinations of art materials so this should be fun. I also needed a break from my compass series so when I return, I'll have a fresh approach. I'm dedicating another week to digital emulsion transfers and still doing the 10 min. collage. I had a breakthrough with the collage concerning an ongoing question. The collage spoke back to me as to allow me to clarify what was really being planned and questioned...Nice! I'm on the sixth collage and not sure about doing all ten...I'll take each day at a time. I've also been on flickr and picasa creating new albums and slideshows for the sidebar. I have such difficulties understanding and following through with these so called simple instructions...I actually have brain pain!!
In the past few weeks, I'm had more time in the studio to putz and play around, easy dinners, good dvd rentals (The Reader), swimming and great lunches out with friends and relatives. Either I'm easy to please or this is a great summer for me! Enjoy your days and nights!

14 comments:

  1. i'm betting this is a GOOD SUMMER FOR YOU!!!!! jenean

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  2. this sounds so interesting! anxious to see what emerges - your summer sounds way good :)

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  3. lunches with relatives are fun!! You are such a life long learner - good example to us all.

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  4. You are having a wonderful summer...I'm interested in this digital transfer technique...l have looked into it, but that's about it. Loved "the reader" wonderful movie.

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  5. I am loving the collages you are doing. They have been in the back of my mind all week but not quite "up to par" yet. I'll get there. It must be nice to have a cool ocean breeze. We are just so hot here. Having to use the AC, which we hardly ever do. At least we have it to use though. Happy trails to you!!!

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  6. The results say you're enjoying yourself. Long may that continue to be so!

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  7. Hi, Could you please explain to a complete novice what "emulsion digital transfer" is? I read your post and I am still in complete limbo. I think you are having a wonderful summer. It sounds like what we would all want that experience.

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  8. Jenean, I like your bet and I hope it's the same where you live...a good summer!

    Jeane, I'm anxious to see what emerges too...these exploritive steps have an overnight drying time...not easy on the impatient!

    Willow, Your advice is the best so far for 2009...thank you!

    Karen, Lunch with family = happiness!
    I guess I am a learner...I like to rattle the cages, change it up, make it fun!

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  9. Jo, I'm gathering my info from "Digital Art Studio" by Schminke Krause Lhotka. So far many steps with overnight drying...still haven't arrived at a result.

    Teri, Thank you for thinking of my collages and glad you are on the mend.
    Ocean breeze has been perfect in the afternoon but I wake up to overcast skies.

    Dave, Thank you...let the good times continue!! ha

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  10. looking forward to finding out more about the transfer process...best wishes for continued WONDER-SUMMERTIME!!
    i hope to be posting more after the taos trip

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  11. Your summer sounds idyllic. Keep on enjoyinh it! I'm so pleased the collage work is paying off.

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  12. Mary Ann, my knowledge of emulsion digital transfer is zip! I do want to see what you come up with however.

    Yes, your summer sounds blissful. I saw The Reader when we were at the cottage in Michigan. A beautiful film.

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  13. Nancy, Can't wait to read about your Taos trip.

    Robyn, The collage has been great...I may not finish but I enjoyed the process and Shelley's notes and suggestions.

    San, Always up for some exploration...hoping this will put turn me into a geek artist!

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