I started with a photo I took a few weeks ago of a Junco. From there, I created a simplified sketch, then I created a collagraph where I cut out my images and layered different areas with more cutouts. Up until this point, I had a great time.

After the paper cutting ended, the frustration began. My goal was to create some cards using the Gelli plate, but nothing quite worked. The acrylic paint was too thick and the ink was too sticky. I tried rolling the paint directly on the image and using the back side of a spoon to rub the print.

Although I think the prints are interesting, it was quite a struggle, and I think I’ll turn back to my pens, pencils, and sketchbook for a while.