https://maryellenriell.com/prints daily 0.75 2023-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1540872179732-K4RJNNMJL3N1X7M2GNJM/P1010006_1a.jpg PRINTS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1540167610544-IA7DMF8FL53V3PBO6B3M/WR+NIKE+copy.jpg PRINTS - Nike screened watercolor monotype, image size: 10.5” x 7”, matted and framed size: 16” x 12.5” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1540224125622-87ACDZ1N2NJANQCIC2MN/WR_Reclining+Figure+with+Blue+Drape_Monotype+copy.jpg PRINTS - Reclining Figure with Blue Drape monotype, image size: 12” x 9”, matted and framed size: 19” x 16” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1543441034349-WRLILFNFHQ8EBJDE5JG2/little-blue-arc-screenprint-mary-ellen-riell.jpg PRINTS - Little Blue Arc 8 color screenprint, image size: 25” x 15”, edition size: 8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1542690704122-NQ6T8W5Z444FNM9ZUPWV/RIELL_Passage_+screenprint_+WR+LARGE+900WX1049H.jpg PRINTS - Passage 15 color screenprint, image size 20” x 24”, edition: 30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1542775474347-MTHXR7W380SX7CXPX0WG/harness-the-wind-group.jpg PRINTS - Harness the Wind Available as a set of 3 related prints or as single prints. https://maryellenriell.com/blog daily 0.75 2024-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1734369385903-YSKK2OT8R0KCUWFP2VYX/BLOG+BUZZARDS+BAY+JOURNAL+ENTRIES.jpeg Blog https://maryellenriell.com/blog/2024/12/15/screenprinted-watercolor-monoprints monthly 0.5 2024-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/b7d085d2-d7d2-4f14-bf57-dd028c016cc1/watercolor+monoprint+on+the+screen.jpg Blog - Screenprinted watercolor monoprints - A finished watercolor ready for printing A finished watercolor which has been brushed onto a white mesh screen.* Once the watercolor is completely dry it will be ready for printing. Let’s take a look at the process. *Mesh count refers to the weave density of the screen mesh. The higher the count the denser the weave. The mesh count to use for this process should be anywhere from 195 to 230. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/591f0230-09d8-47ac-b729-cdde288a3bf6/TAPING+THE+SCREEN.jpeg Blog - Screenprinted watercolor monoprints - Preparing your screen The screen should be large enough to accommodate your image. You will also need at least 2” of space on all sides. I had a large screen on hand which had extra room at the top which I covered with shelf liner. Draw a format opening lightly in pencil. This area will remain open and ready to accept watercolor. Mask the area around the format opening with wide, clear packing tape. The screen should be attached to a sturdy base, such as coated plywood, with metal hinges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/e70fdb3d-1791-4528-b674-ee8856239069/PLACE+DRAWING+UNDER+SCREEN.jpeg Blog - Screenprinted watercolor monoprints - Place a drawing under the screen A drawing can be placed under the screen and very lightly traced onto it. The fewer and lighter the lines the better as graphite will print along with the color. You can also work freely without any guide. Once the drawing is complete place risers of cardboard under the screen so that the watercolor doesn’t touch the surface underneath it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/aa04f3fb-4fe3-471d-9109-678fcda85956/complete+your+painting.jpeg Blog - Screenprinted watercolor monoprints - Complete your painting Add color with watercolors. Areas of paint can be lifted from the screen and repainted if necessary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/3f4a8538-fdb1-4628-af7a-b92c291f8967/PAPER+UNDER+SCREEN.jpeg Blog - Screenprinted watercolor monoprints - Place paper under screen I used blue painter’s tape at left and bottom to keep the paper positioned in place. Short pieces of low tack tape are placed at right and left edges to prevent the paper from sticking to the screen when it is lifted after printing. The screen is held onto the plywood base with hinges. 100% rag paper (all cotton)* is best. *Arches Cover, Rives BFK, Somerset and Stonehenge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/afd9c6d4-bb21-480f-be53-4107fc4b5139/TRANSPARENT+BASE+.jpeg Blog - Screenprinted watercolor monoprints - Add transparent base Pour or spoon Speedballs’s Transparent Base along the bottom of your image. Lift the screen up slightly so that it is not touching the paper below and then gently pull the transparent base across the painting to the top. This is called “flooding” the screen. Gently pull the squeegee over the image a few times until you see the color begin to dissolve into the transparent base ending with the squeegee at the top. Then lower the screen and pull the squeegee across image with a slow, steady, firm pressure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1916a472-3b78-4228-ae91-3e5dc418974f/WATERCOLOR+PRINTED+ONTO+WATERCOLOR+PAPER.jpeg Blog - Screenprinted watercolor monoprints - Image is transferred from screen to paper The printed watercolor will be pressed through the screen and onto the paper below! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/b0fd3f04-0838-4bff-9e8f-58d43002e564/experiment.jpeg Blog - Screenprinted watercolor monoprints - Experiment…. Be ready to experiment with your painting techniques trying wetter applications as compared to dryer applications of paint. Leave the base on the screen for different amounts of time with each print. Compare results and take notes. Water soluble crayons can also be used in this process. https://maryellenriell.com/blog/2020/1/30/designing-business-cards-using-moo monthly 0.5 2024-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1580417647806-QL6PRGXP0ROE1DCAIX18/IMG_1949.jpeg Blog - Designing business cards with Moo - Moo allows you to choose up to 50 different images per order A good option especially if you have a content and media diverse portfolio. The front of each card will be the same while the backs of the cards can be different. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1580418879185-UHZHDFW82HEGMCWN2VOU/DESIGNING+FRONT-2020-01-30+at+4.11.08+PM.png Blog - Designing business cards with Moo - Moo offers an array of pre-designed templates or you can create your own design from scratch I chose the DIY option. After selecting a square corner treatment I selected one of the DIY layout options for the front of my card. The guidelines stress the importance of choosing a font size of 8 pt or larger. I varied the sizes with the top and largest line at 12 pt and the smallest line at 8.5. I also varied the colors to increase readability. I chose a font which was similar to the font used on my website. There is also an option for adding a color to the background which I did not use. The fronts of your cards including the image if you choose to include one, will all be the same. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1580419713653-L4U93GBYOQJ42WVMU8PI/RECOMMENDED+FILE+SIZES-+2020-01-30+at+3.19.37+PM.png Blog - Designing business cards with Moo - Preparing image files for uploading Moo provides their recommended file sizes for each product. I adjusted my files in photoshop at 300dpi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1580420041748-YNBV1MHK1ZSX04HIJ92K/Screen+Shot+2020-01-30+at+2.46.42+PM.png Blog - Designing business cards with Moo - Begin with a high quality, large file If you will be shooting your own photos set your camera file size option to large. After adjusting the resulting photo for color accuracy and sharpness, the file size can then be converted using Photoshop’s Preview feature. It’s now ready to be uploaded to the Moo site. Preparing your art image files takes considerable time and patience, but once finished and saved to a desktop folder, you will be able to use these files again for future orders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1580421015915-87ZARBLOOOXQLXYZKKON/Screen+Shot+2020-01-04+at+7.25.41+PM.png Blog - Designing business cards with Moo - Quality over quantity I selected twelve examples of my figure work, pastel landscapes and printmaking focusing on quality rather than quantity as preparing the files for uploading was time consuming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1580421749544-IOLHY8S1FCG9ZZB3NZXV/PURPLE+CLEMETIS-CROPPED-MOO-READY.jpeg Blog - Designing business cards with Moo - Consider cropping some of your images Mix it up by using only a detail of some images. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1580422011194-1EF9VPO9OXZRZCWL0FOY/PEONIES-LIGHTENED-MOO+ready.jpeg Blog - Designing business cards with Moo - The depth of tone and color as seen on your monitor may not match your printed cards. The first small batch of cards which I ordered as a test run came out a bit darker than I wanted due to the brightness of my screen. For the second order I anticipated that the images tended to print darker than they looked on my screen so I selected a color and brightness setting for each image that looked a touch too light when viewed on my computer screen. The resulting printed cards were the correct value - just a touch darker than the image viewed on my screen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1580426539009-8C4I32HLFWBFR9IUJK81/PREVIEW%2B%2526%2BPROOF-2020-01-30%2Bat%2B6.08.06%2BPM.jpg Blog - Designing business cards with Moo - Preview & proof before ordering Preview is the last step before ordering. You also have the option of downloading a proof or having one emailed to you. I highly recommend printing out the proof in order to see the size of your text as it will appear on the product. Once your order is placed you also have 2 1/2 hours to make changes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1580425987171-4BIFC446GLZPQASWOPK0/SAMPLE+PACK+-+2020-01-30+at+2.50.11+PM.png Blog - Designing business cards with Moo - Before you begin: order a sample pack Moo offers sample packs for their business cards. The sample pack is free and will provide touchable samples of all the options available for choosing the weight, finish, size and corner treatment for your new cards. While you’re waiting for the sample pack to arrive you can begin to prepare your selection of image files. Once that is done the process will move along quickly. https://maryellenriell.com/blog/2019/12/18/strategies-for-creating-a-finished-painting-from-a-drawing monthly 0.5 2024-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1576707121842-YTSA1GIN7L6P2K8BI5QQ/CONTE+DRAWING.jpeg Blog - Strategies for creating a finished pastel from a drawing - Conte drawings are only a starting point I liked the energy which this drawing had but there was little in the way of background information to work with. The fabric draped chair was a starting point. Corrections in the drawing also needed to be made. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1576707259614-8TF1CRW695UIAC0RWC1N/CONTE+DRAWINGS+%232.jpeg Blog - Strategies for creating a finished pastel from a drawing - A second related sketch could be included There were three drawings on the original 18”x24” sheet of charcoal paper. I decided to include the second drawing into my new composition by moving it to a different position on the new page. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1576707402728-SOX8ENMGGN7RQ4BMZOG1/Transfer+of+drawing+using+lightbox.jpeg Blog - Strategies for creating a finished pastel from a drawing - Using a lightbox to transfer the original drawings… I traced both figure drawings onto a sheet of sanded pastel paper using nupastels. I was pleased with the duo figure comp so far. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1576707616165-Y908NW6GNHLM7YDK5ZE4/Beginning+to+add+color.jpeg Blog - Strategies for creating a finished pastel from a drawing - I begin by adding color…. with Terry Ludwig’s Portrait Set of soft pastels adding strokes of color which follow the direction and shape of the figure’s forms. My original drawing also had a hint of fabric and that is included as well, but, what next? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1576707988651-V8AVV03P4M5C1HTW3QFQ/inspiration.jpeg Blog - Strategies for creating a finished pastel from a drawing - Using related source material Over the years I have collected and saved reproductions of outstanding and inspirational work which I will sometimes reference for inclusion in my own work. The pastel by Degas on the left describes various fabrics and a beautifully curved shallow tub which I decided to indicate at the top of my comp and near the bottom of my work in process. I also curate a Pinterest page containing numerous boards which can also be referenced if needed. https://www.pinterest.com/maryellenriellartstudio/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1576708253871-TW5ZD89P24K5YGGI4JUT/ADDING+MORE+PASTEL+MID+STAGE.jpeg Blog - Strategies for creating a finished pastel from a drawing - Indicating background color and info The tub rim is in and the color scheme of Degas’ pastel begins to influence my developing palette choices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1576708442934-773JSJVZJK2B5B208NU4/IMG_0445.jpeg Blog - Strategies for creating a finished pastel from a drawing - Window at top corner… of the Degas pastel, one which I copied in full many years ago as a teenager and which I could almost reference from memory if need be, is included at the top of my composition. I did change the tonalities a bit as well as dropping it closer to the head of the figure than is found in the original work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1576708708200-BMB1CWYWNIUJF99LTJ6L/FINISHED+PASTEL.jpeg Blog - Strategies for creating a finished pastel from a drawing - The finished pastel https://maryellenriell.com/blog/2019/12/16/diy-dry-mounting-pastel-paper-onto-foamcore-continued monthly 0.5 2019-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1576538520050-VG8FGR1YP9E7ED8IKZKI/Protecting+border+area.jpeg Blog - Part 2: DIY dry mounting pastel paper onto foamcore continued... - Keeping the support clean… I use 3M’s low to medium tack painter’s tape to attach the newsprint to the edge of the pastel paper, overlapping it by 1/8” to 1/4”. I use a bone folder (an old credit card works as well) to press the tape onto the paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1576538761828-YVP1TYV2ILRL7EFOVWNI/Test+area+for+color.....jpeg Blog - Part 2: DIY dry mounting pastel paper onto foamcore continued... - Newsprint surround now ready for testing color… The area surrounding the work can now be used for preliminary mark making and color testing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1576539027372-3N5J0GLZTESWMLKLBM83/TAPE+REMOVED.jpeg Blog - Part 2: DIY dry mounting pastel paper onto foamcore continued... - Near finished painting with tape and newsprint paper removed… Because the border surrounding the painting is still clean I am better able to determine if the painting is finished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1576539359266-9FI3U7II9T9YV9BSR8Z8/FINISHED+PASTEL.jpeg Blog - Part 2: DIY dry mounting pastel paper onto foamcore continued... - Coming up next: follow up tutorial on creating a finished painting from a drawing which does not have a background… I work from live models to create drawings usually completed in under 30 minutes. These may or may not have background information which the finished painting will need. I use different strategies to create a full composition. In the follow up blog post I’ll demonstrate how I created background interest to complete this work. https://maryellenriell.com/blog/2019/9/23/diy-dry-mount-pastel-paper-onto-foam-core monthly 0.5 2019-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1568759599680-81E2NLR7OK76ZX0RDVF9/%231+Supplies+you+will+need.jpg Blog - Part 1: DIY dry mounting pastel paper onto foamcore using double tack film - Supplies you will need.. Sanded pastel paper, metal ruler (non slip is best, one with a foam or cork backing), heavy duty cutting tool (I use an OLFA mat knife), archival foam core, archival double tack mounting film https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1568760741905-CZ0NMSIB7T5LC1SA7WAR/%232+FOAMCORE+FORMATTED.jpg Blog - Part 1: DIY dry mounting pastel paper onto foamcore using double tack film - Draw placement guideline on foam core.. Cut the pastel paper to desired size If you will be matting your finished work: The size of the foam core will be larger than the pastel paper. Measure the foam core to accomodate the size of the pastel and the width of its mat border. If you will not be matting your finished work: cut the pastel paper, foam core support and double tack film all the same size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1568761322399-3SEFQ5ZMWWUFJ711V73K/%233+DOUBLE+TACK+FILM+CUT+TO+FIT.jpg Blog - Part 1: DIY dry mounting pastel paper onto foamcore using double tack film - Cut Archival Double Tack Film… Measure and cut the double tack film the same size as the pastel paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1568761700443-U81RC2QHHLZD3BT2EMYZ/%234+ADHERING+GRAFIX+TO+FC.jpg Blog - Part 1: DIY dry mounting pastel paper onto foamcore using double tack film - Adhering double tack film to a support… The double tack film has a glossy protective paper on both its front and backsides. Begin by pulling off only an inch or two along the shorter side of the film. Holding the film at its corners place along the pencil line edge you’ve drawn, matching the short side of the film to the shorter guideline edge. Gently press with your hand to tap paper down against the support. Once down - its down for good, so go slowly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1568763883862-ZFQ2G8I7VP0RPRLNMV3Y/%235+REMOVING+LAST+LAYER+.jpg Blog - Part 1: DIY dry mounting pastel paper onto foamcore using double tack film - Removing top covering of film… Once the film has been smoothly attached to the foam core support you’re ready to remove the protective top layer. Proceed slowly by removing only a few inches, folding it down upon itself and then position the pastel paper holding it by its corners, along the short side. Continue to tug at and pull the top protective paper from the film while gently tapping down the pastel paper as you go. Work slowly until the full sheet of protective paper is removed and the pastel paper is adhered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1568764426796-BYAT0ZROMOSKJ3LLUJSM/%236+ADHERED+ART.jpg Blog - Part 1: DIY dry mounting pastel paper onto foamcore using double tack film - Adhered pastel paper The heavy, non floppy, weight of the sanded paper aids in the process of laying it down smoothly. In the case of the art shown at left I lightly drew my composition onto the paper in Nupastel before it was dry mounted. Once dry mounted I overlaid the drawing with newsprint for the final pressing and smoothing out of the paper onto the foam core underneath. This also protects your skin from the abrasive surface of the sanded paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1569275347067-A48W34XLWZIGXTHPI7VI/DRY+MOUNTED+ART+CARDS.jpg Blog - Part 1: DIY dry mounting pastel paper onto foamcore using double tack film - Practice with smaller sheets or cards… Before I attached a larger sheet of pastel paper to a foam core support I practiced by printing out and then adhering 4”x6” photocopies of my work onto cardstock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1569277424421-1W1MKATODJ5PDAB6C685/Completed+pastel+.jpg Blog - Part 1: DIY dry mounting pastel paper onto foamcore using double tack film - Follow up mini tutorial: Keeping the support clean and mark free while you work… The completed pastel with a clean, ready to mat surrounding support. https://maryellenriell.com/pastels-1 daily 0.75 2024-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1542920232014-DCF6H12H0G0WNA28QFPU/%23132+Houses+in+the+Snow_WR.jpg PASTELS - Houses in the Snow, Altamont Pastel, image size: 18” x 24”, matted and framed size: 25” x 31” (#132) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1542949911057-ZV15RUSIWNBINY9T0K3A/july-morning-214-1000w.jpg PASTELS - July Morning Pastel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1732481215851-PTL6WR2UPKEGR5JGQ5A4/image-asset.jpeg PASTELS - Summer Breeze, Landis Pastel, image size: 25” x 19.5”, matted and framed size: 32” x 26.5” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1542475895227-7LXE0O7LZR5UHE6LXJ0T/%23109+The+Old+Station+House+-+DARKER+VERSION%2C+WR+copy.jpg PASTELS - The Old Station House, Mohawk River Pastel, image size: 24” x 30”, matted and framed size: 32” x 38” (#109) Available from the Laffer Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1542949229648-EKLGATFH4GVSPAVV9QX6/purple-clematis-trellis-fn-bright.jpg PASTELS - Purple Clematis on Trellis Pastel, image size: 24” x 18”, matted and framed size: 31” x 25” (Artwork #234) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/178cb980-7150-43f4-9037-39c3e5bf062c/Riell_Mary+Ellen_Daffodils+%26The+Lape+House_pastel.jpg PASTELS Daffodils and the Lape House, Pastel, image size: 18 x 13.5”, matted and framed size: 24 x 18” AW#320 https://maryellenriell.com/watercolors daily 0.75 2024-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc80ba43560c3546dbf886b/1545170666559-5PRFJZX3ESOWGR1VD4O2/seated-figure-profile-watercolor.jpg WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE & FIGURE - 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