January 25, 2007



I got this book 'Art Stamping Workshop' by Gloria Page after reading it again and again in Barnes and Nobles. I felt a little guilty enjoying it for free so I put it on my Christmas wish list. I had thought about one day carving my own stamps, but felt so daunted by it.

The day after I first read this book in the bookstore I was in Michael's craft store and I saw Speedball carving tools and the rubber Gloria recommends on sale. I bought a bunch of it. But it has been sitting in my workshop for months. On a whim tonight I decided to try it! Wow, it is so much easier than I could have imagined.

The first thing I carved was the eye (Shannon, I was thinking of your awesome collage today... apple and the eye!), then the spiral and then I launched into my self portrait, might as well go for the big leagues now I am feeling bold. Of course, that took a while to do and my shoulders hurt from the tension. But I am so pleased with it that I had to share. I wonder where this new technique will lead me?

5 comments:

  1. Anonymous7:29 AM

    I love it! I can't wait to hear more details.

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  2. Anonymous7:42 AM

    thanks for the kudos on the collage...it's new territory for me and I truly appreciate and value your opinion and critique!

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  3. I can really see YOU in that self portrait!

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  4. Shona, I am so happy that you are enjoying carving - it is easier than you thought, glad you discovered that! I LOVE your carvings - they are just super. Careful now, it can be addictive and trust me, that is a good thing! Carving your own stamps opens up worlds of possibilities and I can't wait to hear & see how you express your heart in your art using your very own handcarved images - hurray for YOU!
    ~Gloria Page
    http://www.impressionsart.com

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  5. Anonymous7:32 PM

    so awesome shona! looks so much like you....

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