Kids Creativity Sesh: printmaking

Monoprint by Ema

Our kids creativity seshes for the last couple of weeks were about making monoprints with some different techniques and a small tabletop press. The first week, we made monoprint plates with drypoint etching on plexi. After learning how to ink the plates and wipe them (leaving the ink only in the scratched lines) we added other ink colors… Continue reading Kids Creativity Sesh: printmaking

Threads of Continuity

Every time I begin working on a new series, I have mixed feelings. Being held by what I’ve already started mixed with being impelled by what I want to do next. Melancholy mixed with excitement. Curiosity mixed with worry. Delight mixed with feeling vulnerable.  Do you ever feel that way when you start something new? I haven’t yet… Continue reading Threads of Continuity

Ecology of the Unconscious

Ecology of the Unconscious — a series of mixed media artworks exploring the intriguing Salmon Forest concept, our relationship with Nature and with our own dreams. Art by Maureen Shaughnessy exhibted at 1+1=1Gallery in Helena, Montana.