Transferring the drawing to the plate

THE PRINT PROCESS

My photographs are translated to drawings in the sketchbook and then to the linoleum block. I sketch the image on to the linoleum with pencil followed by sharpie marker. The next step is to carve out the white spaces with lino carving tools. I print the linoleum block using a brayer to apply a thin layer of black oil-based ink on the surface. Printmaking paper goes on the top of the block. The transfer is made to the paper by running it through the printing press. Each image may require several proofs (carving and reprinting) to bring the print to completion. When I am satisfied with the print as a simple black and white image, I decide how to color each one uniquely. This is done by hand painting the print with watercolors and liquid inks. The Magpie prints are examples of those that remain as black and white prints.

Print show at the Sangre De Cristo Art Center in Pueblo, CO

Framed print in the gift shop at the Sangre de Cristo Art Center, Pueblo, CO

EXHIBITIONS

I exhibit my work in regional galleries and am included in public and private collections. I have taught art at all levels in both public and private academic environments and have been a presenter for numerous workshops for artists and art teachers. I am an active member of the Colorado Art Education Assoc. and Art Source. My work and studio is located in the Manitou Art Center where more work can be seen and purchased.

Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum 50 Women Artists in the Pikes Peak Region Permanent Collection 2024

Artist in Residence Colorado Springs School 2024

Arvada Center for Art Artisan Market Arvada, CO 2023

Colorado College Artisan Market, Colorado Springs 2023

Generations- Concordia University NE Marxhausen Gallery 2022

Regional Medical Health Center Salida, CO 2020,2023

Art Source Exhibit, NEXT Gallery, Denver, CO

My World, & Gyotaku Solo Exhibits Sangre de Cristo Art Center, Pueblo

Whimsey -Potters, Sculptors, Printmaker Commonwheel Gallery, Manitou Springs, CO

Bella Cherchia- Solo Exhibit Manitou Art Center, Manitou Springs, CO

Manifestation of the Sacred- Colorado State University Pueblo, CO

Trio- Western State College Gunnison, CO

Geological Journeys -Tri-Lakes Art Center Palmer Lake, CO

Match the Hatch- Solo Exhibit Commonwheel Gallery Manitou Springs, CO

Rivers -Foothills Art Center, Golden, CO

Traveling Exhibit- CO State University, Ft. Collins, Carbondale, Ill, Notre Dame, IN, Moorehead MN, St. Louis, MO, Santa Fe, NM

Northeastern Jr. College, Sterling, CO

Spring-University of WI-Green Bay

When ink dries watercolor is added to complete the print.

Put plate with paper under the layers of felt on the printing press and roll to transfer the image

Small prints and cards at a Artisan Market at Colorado College

Draw lines in sharpie, carve out the white spaces with tools, roll ink on the surface.