San Dieguito Art Guild's Tuesday Demonstration at SD Botanic Garden an Inspiration to Residents

October 30th -  Over 60 curious beginners, advanced artists gathered with the general public to get a peek at the art of creative printmaking  of Anne Mooreas she demonstrated her monotype techniques using a small printmaking press. She will discuss various types of printmaking, showing us her step by step process. Anne’s usage of multiple runs through the press creates a rich layering of color. This was a playful and creative process where each print was a unique surprise. .

Each of the prints represented were an original piece of art, created by heart and hand, and the use of a press. The linocuts are made from hand-cut linoleum blocks and reproduced in limited editions. The monotypes are one-of-a-kind (thus "mono"), built up from layers of imaginative forms on inked plates. Each is unique to itself. Printmaking, a delicate art from a heavy press, who’d have thought?

While still very much a student, Anne continued to enjoy the hands-on, contemplative work, the surprise of pulling a new print, the reward of seeing effort, experience and innovation unite. She is especially gratified when the registration is right on; the press pressure is perfect, and when I haven't gotten inky fingerprints on the luscious white paper

The Guild would like to thank Anne Moore for presenting a wonderful demonstration and to Sandy Heath, Programs Chair for coordinating the event. A special thanks to the City of Encinitas and the Mizel Family Foundation, for assisting us in making this demonstration possible free to the public. And, also the SDAG Photographer, Nick Chill who captured the event.

The San Dieguito Art Guild was established in 1965 and is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering artistic understanding and fostering artistic growth of members and the community at large by promoting interest, education, knowledge and skills in the visual arts. Managing the Off Track Gallery, "the biggest little gallery in town", hosting over 85+ local artists and displaying a variety of painting, photography, 3-D art, mixed mediums, natural artwork, glasswork, jewelry, and the largest collection of original note cards. Located at 937 S. Coast Highway, Suite C103 (in the Lumberyard), Encinitas, CA 92024, we are open daily 10-6pm.

Keep tuned in for current events and  the next demonstration coming soon on our website at  offtrackgallery and blogspot  www.sandieguitoartguild.blogspot.com for current events. 

For questions contact PR-chair, Cheryl Ehlers at 760-519-1551 or at sandieguitoartguild@hotmail.com