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An experimental process: Laser Print Transfers


Rovina Cai

Every once in a while, I venture off on a creative tangent and experiment with something completely new and different. I don't get to do this often enough, but every time I do, I discover a new method, material, or approach that I can add to my creative toolbox. Today I’m sharing one recent experiment that I tried out on a rare-for-me traditional piece! For this piece, I wanted to challenge myself to find a…

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When Something Looks Easy


Vanessa Lemen

March 27, 2025 - You know how someone will mention how an artist they admire can make what they’re creating look easy? It’s often meant as a compliment to the person they’re saying it about, as if the art just flew off the brush and landed in such a way, or that watching them work is like watching a wonderful dance in which the love for their craft is palpable. It's a beautiful thing! I love seeing artists work like this. I find it very inspiring! There are times, too, when a person is saying something looks easy out of frustration because when they’ve gone to try what they thought looked easy, they discovered that it’s really not as easy as it looked. If this sounds familiar, or you’ve felt this happen too, try not to get discouraged. What’s…

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