Introductions & Blogs

[#1]

Hello there!!

I wasn't sure where I should introduce myself so I made a new thread! I hope you will all feel free you reply with your own stories so I can meet you all!

I am very slowly building up a semblance of a shop in my spare time while I work part time with my husband and full time as a mumma.
I think I'd go crazy without art though, and there's nothing like seeing a run of prints looking back at you after hours of cutting.

I like all kinds of art and creation as my shop reflects, but lino prints are pretty close to my heart.

To see more about me my blog is here: http://lady-proteus.blogspot.com

I would love to check out your blogs, so put them here too!!
Woo!

[MicheleWebberStudio]

Hi, just joined this team... (waves to internet friend Fiona).

I am a printmaker working with lino, although not exclusively as I also work in watercolours and mosaic. I am a member of the Gainsborough's House Printmakers in Suffolk UK and do my printing at the museum and childhood home of Thomas Gainsborough.

I have tried different types of printmaking but always come back to lino, probably because I love the simplicity and hate all those nasty chemicals other types of printmaking use!

I tend to work in a layered reduction type way and being rubbish with tools mostly use a scalpal and softcut lino :-)

look forward to checking out other team members lovely work,

Michele x

[Former_Member]

Hi there! We're Rosemary and Robin, we make prints (and other things) and are mostly working with linocut these days.

Here's our blog: http://rdesignsla.blogspot.com

Now we're off to follow all of yours!

[Inkdoodles]

Hello! I am new both to etsy and to printmaking. I am an architect and an artist, and until very recently thought that block printing was something far too advanced and complicated for me to try. I am so glad I was proven wrong!

Here's my blog:
http://inkdoodles.com/inkdoodles/category/blog/

[GreenMarthaBoutique]

Hello ! I'm new to the team, with a newly re-opened shop. I fell in love with printmaking four years ago. Right now I don't have access to an etching studio so I'm working on relief prints from my home.
Here's my blog : http://green-martha.blogspot.fr/ It's about all my creative endeavors, not just printmaking. I'm also a seamstress who loves researching late 19th century fashion history. It's in French, with a little translation widget at the top right for your convenience.

[MicheleWebberStudio]

Doh, I already posted on this thread but forgot to add my blog:

Blog is about... my artwork (printmaking, watercolours, mosaics) my cat (Gimlet, black, serial killer), doing up our stuck-in-the-70's house, random rants about teenagers, dressmaking (my hobby) and anything that pops into my head :-)

http://michelewebber-notgettingarealjob.blogspot.co.uk/

Thanks for looking, I will try and follow back anyone who follows my blog!

Michele.

[vickyalvarezart]

Hi everyone! Some of my illustration work is printmaking, but here on my blog you will see mostly ink illustrations. Hope you enjoy it anyway!

www.victoria-alvarez.blogspot.com

[WAAArtists]

Chur guys! it's great to see everyones blogs.

I took some time off from my old blog and have come back and pretty much re-branded my whole shop. Including a new blog. Check it out yo

http://eleanormccomb.blogspot.com.au

There are illustrations and lots of other things. I'm working on some prints now and very excited to get them done!

[Former_Member]

Hello everyone,

Perhaps it would good for me to reach out to a community!

I recently joined and made little shop on Etsy. It's NamariPrints, a pun off of my surname.

I'm from orignally from rural Kentucky, but I moved to Japan not long after the disaster in 2011. I work with kids, and do printing in my spare time.

I've been doing linocuts for about seven years, but truth be told I'm not very good.

Anyway, it's a bit lonely being into linocuts here. Some of my supplies have to come from stateside, and my co-workers equate non-woodblock printing as childish craft.... *Sigh*

Nice to meet you all!

[Former_Member]

Some great blogs : ) Here's mine

http://print-and-stitch.co.uk/blog/index.php/my-blog

[Former_Member]

Hi folks....cool blogs.

I'm an artist from Scotland and relatively new to lino printing. Good to look at your blogs and shops for inspiration.

mines is www.gary-boyd.blogspot.com

[Former_Member]

Hello all,
Some really great information in these blogs and threads! I am new to printmaking professionally and newer yet to etsy.
I really should get a blog-but for now:

www.facebook.com/prettypunpress

Thank you! :) All of this makes me want to start a new carve!

[Former_Member]

nice to browse through everybody's blogs. my wife and i co-manage "letter blocks say what?" my new blog post today is a how-to on making your own name cards. an interesting way to share and convey your aesthetics!
http://zachmedler.blogspot.com/2013/09/how-to-make-your-own-name-cards.html

[Former_Member]

Hi there! I am a fairly new member of this team.
I have been doing art for my whole life. I have a degree in Printmaking and I also paint and do other arts and crafts. I don't currently have a blog. I have a website at www.MyriahStrivelli.com
Thanks for looking and I hope I get to know some of you all better. I love having a group of artist friends to share ideas and inspiration and encouragement!
Cheers!

[Former_Member]

Hi all, I've been on etsy for a bit over a year, but for 2014 I am now focusing on creating linocuts and etchings and trying to develop my shop into one with a 'proper' range/series of prints. Hoping to use this team more to get technical tips and share ideas. I blog here when I can: magpiemoonshine.blogspot.com

[Former_Member]

Hello !
I'm an graphic designer and illustrator,
a great part of my work is creating with linocuts.
I have a blog where I share my inspirations and my illustrations :
http://yamokblog.blogspot.fr/

[Former_Member]

Hi Lino lovers! I am glad having found this team. I have been falling in love with lino cutting and now can say it has become part of my my image making process. Sometimes exclusively lino print, sometimes integrated into my other collage and watercolor works.

Wishing happy sore fingers, toned triceps and beautiful prints to all of you!

I dot have a blog but a flickr account where I share all my works: https://www.flickr.com/photos/13901617@N06/

[LaurenFaulkenberry]

Hey, thanks for starting this thread, Eleanor--it's great to see all of the blogs listed here. I just updated mine with a few projects (and habits) I'm starting for the new year. I'm a book artist and writer, trying to post updates on new work more regularly on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Great to see what you all are up to!

here's my blog: http://therightsideof30.blogspot.com/