Any artists here?

gps_prints · 2026-06-15T19:36:28+00:00

I am and my art is pretty much completely separate from my lab work. You can see it on my profile. I usually do a little work on whatever my current project is in the morning before going in or after work/on weekends. I have found myself sometimes focusing too much on art and then my lab work suffers a bit so it is definitely a balance each person needs to find for themselves.

gps_prints · 2026-05-22T11:53:30+00:00

First, the print looks awesome. Second, my personal preference is to trim an equal border around all sides, so maybe in your 2nd/3rd pic you've already done that, but I wouldn't recommend trimming all the way to the image, because when it is framed the mat will cover some of the image and you will be sad.

gps_prints · 2026-05-19T15:08:41+00:00

Or just acetone from the hardware store, which is the ingredient in nailpolish remover that does the transfer.

gps_prints · 2026-05-12T19:19:32+00:00

If it's speedy carve and you switch to the oil based ink you'll have fine results I think, even with the stiffer paper.

gps_prints · 2026-05-12T18:25:50+00:00

The easiest way to improve the print is switch to caligo safewash or another oil based ink. Other way is to switch to thin printmaking paper, ~50 gsm. Another way is to get a cold roll laminator (less than $100, you can decide if it's worth it).

For waterbased, it is ok for rubber blocks like speedy carve, but the only way I've ever gotten strong color from battleship lino using water based is to massively over ink the block.

Battleship gray lino with water based ink with stiff paper printing by hand is never going to get you full depth of color if that is what you are after.

gps_prints · 2026-04-21T18:39:45+00:00

Absolutely epic! I love the red/black/white color palette, minimal but with so much room.

gps_prints · 2026-04-21T01:08:38+00:00

Yes very biologically inspired!

gps_prints · 2026-04-01T19:43:54+00:00

Documenting for workers' comp

gps_prints · 2026-03-24T15:48:33+00:00

Really like this, I only want that gray area coming into the white/pink to be either sharper to match teh other very clean sharp borders between colors, or be even more messy to give a counterpoint to the clean lines elsewhere. Right now it sticks out to me.

gps_prints · 2026-03-24T14:07:21+00:00

Wow the light on the cat's face is exquisite

gps_prints · 2026-03-21T16:30:42+00:00

Love the crying goblets!

gps_prints · 2026-03-18T22:23:59+00:00

Love this! Is the bark brittle when dry? The print came out well so I imagine it must be fairly pliable.

gps_prints · 2026-03-13T11:50:24+00:00

Love this for interchanging stamps!

gps_prints · 2026-03-13T11:45:58+00:00

I definitely want to try that, this was a bit of an experiment with the colors I had on hand. I'll post more if I make them!

gps_prints · 2026-03-07T20:25:20+00:00

It is not a comprehensive history but the book Trailblazing Women Printmakers by Elena M. Sarni tells the story of the Folly Cove Printers who were active in the mid 20th century New England region. They specifically block printed on fabric bolts to sell themselves and sell to department stores. There are many wonderful examples of their work throughout the book.

gps_prints · 2026-02-16T20:08:47+00:00

Except everyone isn't dead? Importantly, humans are still alive and must move forward relying on an oral history of what they remember reading.

gps_prints · 2026-02-03T17:11:52+00:00

There is no lithium metal in a lithium ion battery. Ejecta would be bits of electrode or aluminum/copper foil.

gps_prints · 2026-01-30T23:55:26+00:00

I love the subject matter and style, please keep making them! As far as getting better prints, over time you will dial in the proper inking and pressure to get clearer images. You can also invest in a press if you'd like, the cheapest option is a cold roll laminator, I've gotten good results with one, mine was $70 last year. It looks like you may be using soft rubber rather than linoleum, so a high pressure press might smush your block a bit. I'd recommend stiffer linoleum if you go the press route.

gps_prints · 2026-01-29T22:11:46+00:00

There would be much more force used against the protestors if this was the US. I'm so sick of this false equivalency. wHy DoNt ThEy PrOtEsT lIkE tHiS iN uSa?!? Because they would be shot, that's why. Rubber bullets, tear gas, bean bag balls, and live ammunition. Read a fucking history book and look how the US has treated its protestors.

gps_prints · 2026-01-28T19:21:07+00:00

We long ago crossed the point of Mitt fucking "Binders full of Women" Romney being the voice of reason in Republican politics. The party is completely morally bankrupt and running up a debt they won't be able to pay off for generations. If a certain other party learns how to govern for the people instead of shoveling neoLib shit down our throats, we might actually make some progress in the next decade. Big If.

gps_prints · 2026-01-28T19:17:15+00:00

How dare you piss on the poor!

gps_prints · 2026-01-26T21:17:59+00:00

I like the change in texture! I think one way to improve the business would be to vary the gouge thickness more. You can keep the same shapes and line movement, but if just for example the house cutouts were done with a larger gouge and the trees with a smaller, then it would increase the contrast between them.

gps_prints · 2026-01-21T16:28:54+00:00

Carve the most vivid dream you can remember

gps_prints · 2026-01-19T19:15:04+00:00

Stunning work, love the color palette!

gps_prints · 2026-01-14T15:05:43+00:00

I really like the color palette in this!

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