mixed media – By Alanna Pass

Studio Notes 11/5/2018

ARTifacts, The Creative Process, Uncategorized

From my writing desk….

My second piece of prose “Bull’s Eye” was published recently by “Montana Mouthful” a literary magazine out of Missoula Montana. This was in their latest“Haunted” issue on page 15. They also were the publisher of my first prose piece “Looking for Abraham” back in their August Secrets issue on page 29. Both were blind submissions so I guess got lucky! In both cases, having a submission deadline got me focused and finished– even though my inner critic was whispering “not good enough.” I’m so glad I followed Natalie Goldberg’s advice “Let others be the judge of your work”.

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I’d Rather Be Printmaking

The Creative Process, Uncategorized

I love making monotypes These are one of a kind prints, not produced in an edition format. Currently, I work on a gelatin plate that I made myself from Knox gelatin and glycerin. It has the feel of a flat gummy bear. The ink is rolled on and then I press the paper down on the plate. Stencils and textures applied to the plate make interesting patterns and shapes. At times I have a concept in mind- other times I work from my intuition alone. When I see a composition forming, I apply finishing touches with stamps, stencils, and colored pencils. Sometimes I apply collage elements.

Every piece I make is an adventure. There are no mistakes. If I don’t like how a piece is turning out, It can cut up and be turned into greeting cards, bookmarks, or go in the collage box for use in another piece.

My particular process can be pretty involved. I have tried to document most of the steps.

Salmon River