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It’s a new Art Adventure year! We are 2 weeks in, and I am feeling pretty good about it. I have some plans to build two bodies of art this year (one of linoleum cuts and one of mixed media “journal pages” but on a 5x7 canvas). I am working on linoleum carving mark making to develop my skills, I purchased a professional grade carving tool and have hopes of adding 2 more by the end of the year. You know what they say…better tools yield better results. I must say, though, that I have learned a lot using Speedball linoleum cutters and I will no doubt continue to use them while I continue to hone my craft.
In the past year my sketchbook practice has grown and has also become a place where I write to myself. Here is a list that I jotted down in my sketchbook on January 1st, “more landscapes, more florals, more hopeful beauty, more gentleness, more new places, more experience”. I have gone back to this page a few times already and it feels like my compass this year, setting both direction and intention.
Other new things in 2024! I have opened a Buy me a Coffee site. This is a place where you can support my art adventure by making a small cash donation that I could literally use to head over to my favorite coffee shop and get a coffee or I can bank it to use for things like another professional grade linoleum carving tool, the sharpening kit or a 10X10 Popup Canopy for outdoor art shows. There is an option to sign up for monthly memberships too. Check it out here.
And lastly, I have added a Linktree to my Instagram page. This is a list of quick links where you can find me and my art around the internet. Go to my bio then click- linktr.ee/lmarieprintmaking.
I wish for you to be part of this art adventure conversation. Please send feedback and questions to lmarieprintmaking@gmail.com. Did you know that I have a website? Click here to visit!
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