It's sad to say when I peeked at the video below, I had mixed emotions. First I watched this linoleum lady in awe, so very very impressed. Secondly, I was jealous as hell. For a split second I wanted to run downstairs and throw out all my linoleum, ink, and brayers. I felt like the biggest poser on earth. When I saw this professional printer turning the giant wheel on her press like a contestant on the Price is Right, it was pretty hard not to compare it to my own technique of slapping a paint filled plate onto a paper that's laying on a scrappy hunk of cardboard. And my cheeks get red when I think about using a shitty glass rolling pin to roll over the backside.
But then something so cool happened. I nosed around for the Cascada Studio website and found the amazing selection of courses she has on offer in Mijas, Spain. Since I found the video on You-Tube I thought she was in Singapore, but it turns out she's in Spain! Now I know that's a long way from Germany, but this is something I've got to do some day. I thought I'd share her with you guys just in case any of you are planning a trip and need a reason to detour in Mijas!! If you take a few minutes to watch her video, believe me - you'll be making a sign that says, "destination SPAIN!" I'm looking forward to investigating her blog to follow her story as an artist and learn more about her...
In further news, it's been an awesome day for me. I was included in Seth Apter's Style File! Because I had sent my images and answers awhile ago, I had forgotten what I had even submitted to represent "my style." And there is was. Something that started out as one of my sorry prints as described above, but ended up rather beautiful if I do say so myself. Wow. Cool timing!
Pop over there to enjoy all the other awesome style on display! Thank you Seth for including me. I feel a terrific week coming on and I'll start by going back downstairs and making up with my linoleum...I want to be this good some day:
Comments
You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post.
Hi TJ! I found your blog through The Pulse and have had a lovely time poking around and looking at your art. Your personality really shines through in your words and images. I especially love your lettering!
I'm here via Seth - as well! Making an effort to visit each and every artist that is featured each week, and then 'explore' each of them. Doing lino cuts is a bit off my radar, but the one that was featured - if it is indeed from a cut - is awesome! You don't need a high-priced press to create awesome art. All you need is SOUL!
Thanks for sharing the video, what a cool printing method, wish I could try it some day but not sure I'd take a class... It's probably too organized for me, I want to do it the "slap some paint on"-way! ;-) Love your style file-submission, beautiful flowers that are very TJ indeed.
Hey, I just saw your entry on Seth's Style File and loved it so so much that I had to hurry over here.
It was so interesting to read about your momentary jealousy of another artist, because today, as I was seeing the rich offerings online, including yours, I wondered why I'm kidding myself that I actually have some technique or something to contribute. I guess we all have to come to terms with something like that some time. I may not ever, but believe me, You've got it, woman! You rock.
Welcome Pat and Dave! And a big *thanks* to Seth for bringing us together. What better way to start the week than with new blogging friends!
Dave my image in the post is not a lino print, I just couldn't find a shot of an inked plate or a brayer so I used the "closest" thing which was a shot from a CMYK canvas I made for my hubby.
Janet, Hanna - thanks for your lovely words! Maybe we should make a workshop called "For the Love-O Lino!"
Chrissy - you sweetie pie. Thanks for your support. Sometimes it's hard to write about my less than desirable traits yet I think it's important to keep it real. We're all human. My bad!!
Hi TJ! I found your blog through The Pulse and have had a lovely time poking around and looking at your art. Your personality really shines through in your words and images. I especially love your lettering!
Posted by: Pat | July 24, 2011 at 04:22 PM
I'm here via Seth - as well! Making an effort to visit each and every artist that is featured each week, and then 'explore' each of them. Doing lino cuts is a bit off my radar, but the one that was featured - if it is indeed from a cut - is awesome! You don't need a high-priced press to create awesome art. All you need is SOUL!
Posted by: Dave Dubé | July 24, 2011 at 06:25 PM
Congrats on being featured on Seth's blog. And thanks for the video link. I've never done any lino cutting but it looks interesting.
Posted by: Janet | July 24, 2011 at 06:53 PM
So happy that you are a part of The Pulse TJ. And thank you for spreading the word about the project.
Posted by: Seth | July 24, 2011 at 07:41 PM
Thanks for sharing the video, what a cool printing method, wish I could try it some day but not sure I'd take a class... It's probably too organized for me, I want to do it the "slap some paint on"-way! ;-) Love your style file-submission, beautiful flowers that are very TJ indeed.
Posted by: iHanna | July 24, 2011 at 10:59 PM
Hey, I just saw your entry on Seth's Style File and loved it so so much that I had to hurry over here.
It was so interesting to read about your momentary jealousy of another artist, because today, as I was seeing the rich offerings online, including yours, I wondered why I'm kidding myself that I actually have some technique or something to contribute. I guess we all have to come to terms with something like that some time. I may not ever, but believe me, You've got it, woman! You rock.
Posted by: Chris | July 25, 2011 at 05:51 AM
Welcome Pat and Dave! And a big *thanks* to Seth for bringing us together. What better way to start the week than with new blogging friends!
Dave my image in the post is not a lino print, I just couldn't find a shot of an inked plate or a brayer so I used the "closest" thing which was a shot from a CMYK canvas I made for my hubby.
Janet, Hanna - thanks for your lovely words! Maybe we should make a workshop called "For the Love-O Lino!"
Chrissy - you sweetie pie. Thanks for your support. Sometimes it's hard to write about my less than desirable traits yet I think it's important to keep it real. We're all human. My bad!!
Posted by: TJ | July 25, 2011 at 08:39 AM
Dearest sweet TJ, congrats on being featured on Seth's blog!! Your work is gorgeous. :) Thanks also for sharing that video with us.
It's really nice to catch up here on your inspiring sapce and have a cup of tea with you.
Have a lovely merry happy mid-week and love to you!
Posted by: Jacqueline | July 27, 2011 at 08:29 AM
TJ,
Can we go to Mijas together in 2012? That might be the only way we get to see each other again.
Julie
Posted by: Julie Stenning | August 10, 2011 at 10:26 PM