more "Train" spotting

I've been working with the 5 "Train" screens and here are the results. Some process shots are in the earlier post but here we see the color and placement variation. My head is spinning. I don't know which combo works best. The pea green and primrose yellow are interesting together but I love the dirty commie feeling that the black and red prints evoke.

5 color print "Delicious Train"

I pulled prints and watched ink dry yesterday. With 5 colors, there is much waiting and carefully testing each color before proceeding to the next step. I am not a patient gal so it wasn't easy! The results are wonderful and I am so glad that I didn't rush the process. I should have these posted to my Etsy shop later today.

zucchini blossoms

Our dear friend Silvia brought us these gorgeous zucchini blossoms from her stint at the Ferry Building's Farmer's Market. Mike fried them up in a light batter and they tasted lovely--grassy and sweet. The color of the bloom knocked me out.

Mavis

My littlest darling pointed out to me that I have neglected to post a picture of the cat on my blog. Here is the cat. She is very nosy and is my "mostly companion" -- as Eloise would say.

English Comp.

I've burned a new set of screens and here are the results so far. This is a 5 layer screen print and I've only printed 3 layers but I am pleased with what is happening with this project. The phrases are pulled (sliced I should say) from a 1953 English Composition book. Chipper little sentences that make me laugh. The background layers are enlargements of a b&w photo of an old french castle. I am anxious to see how this all plays out. I will vary the color combos and alternate the layers and see what kind of trouble I can get into with this print.

Scribble swirl process shots

Here are some photos of the latest screen being printed and the initial results. The image is better as I add more colors-- though my original idea was two colors overlaying to create a third color. Also, my tiny committee has determined that a background is necessary. I may have to revisit some of the text backgrounds to make these crazy balls pop (can I say that??).

Atlas

O.K., I know, but he is so cute! My folks got a new puppy, a papillon, and he is the most dear little creature. Very even tempered and kind. He plays with great energy and then puts his head on his little pillow and takes a nap. Good baby. His name is Atlas and we are all in love.