The warmer weather and brighter days are great motivators. Even these flowers, after a long restful winter have decided to bloom.
I have been printing days at Painted Tongue Press in Oakland, and then coming home to print postcards. Don't worry, I also have been rewatching Twin Peaks with friends, finding secret garden spots near tourist attractions with Andy and eating very well.
But spring is a great time for a million ideas. Like: let's have a print show to share the work of our lovely friends, and make an excuse to play prince songs all night in our backyard.
Can you see the secret? |
Because spring ups the idea-maker in my brain, I find its best to take notes. I have a lot of lists. And yet, when I need to map out a new postcards, my "plan" is barely decipherable by me. Here is next month's postcard for you--"revealed".
Old cut becomes polymer plate |
Ha! Even this peek at a plate on the press doesn't give away much. I will tell you I handset some type in our garage studio while listening to music, courtesy of Ben's giant ipod dock.
our other speakers broke |
Do you see why I don't often leave the house. You better come over. (May 10 6-11 Prince/Prints show. buy a print! support an artist and a puppy!)