This set is made up of 4 different plates from photographs I took during our city visits.  Ther are about 25 different variations I made using solar plates, chine colle, and other various combinations and colors.  Not every piece is a favorite, but lots of wonderful surprises, aha! moments, and sharing skills.  I am glad I took the time to attend this retreat created by Flatbed Press in Austin.  I am hoping I can share these techniques when I return!

 

 

 

 

Just a reminder, we are working hard here.  The breakfast bell is around 7 am, but most of our small group is up exploring, drawing, taking pictures, or jogging.  After a full breakfast we have about 1hour of time, to prepare for the day, excursions, supplies, etc. Sometimes we can squeeze in some extra work when desired.

 

Then our day is going full force.  Every single day is a work day, half the group in printing, the other half in drawing.  We do ride the bus to nearby cities, but these are small trips, sometimes only 15 minutes away.  We use this time to expand our work with photos, drawings, and such.

 

Most of the time, our day ends around 9 or 10, but sometimes it is hard to stop when you are on a roll, and we are allowed to work as often and whenever we like, so I have participated in such a frenzy a few times.