Recent Print

Here is a three layer lithograph that I recently completed, part for my intermediate print class, but also to exhibit at the recent rock and roll litho show, which by the way, was a success!

"Oceanic Formation"

Lithograph

10'x 15'

Process Work

Just a little painting I have been working on in my sketchbook - more or less doodling between 'real' work, as in class assignments.

I just keep saying to myself, "It will all be over soon, It will all be over soon."

Rock and Roll - III

Rock and Roll - Part 3
A Celebration of Stone Lithography
Where:
Function 13 Gallery
156 Augusta
Toronto, ON.
When:
Opening reception - April 8th, 7pm-11pm

-Dreams-
Melissa Cormier
Lithography
31'x41'

$600

-Detail-
This exhibition consists of 29 other print artists - the common thread - lithography, and the awesomeness it possesses. I have one other print which I have yet to capture photos of, but I will at the opening, and I'll be sure to post them. So exited.

Ernst Haeckel - Proteus

Proteus

This is an amazing clip from a full feature movie/documentary - 'Proteus', about Ernst Haeckel and his contribution to the sciences, specifically the study of oceanic radiolarians <3.

Not only is Haeckel known for his numerous scientific discoveries, but also his triumphant feat of bringing what exists on a microscopic level to one we can visually perceive without the aid of a scientific tool. Ernst's beautifully rendered illustrations of microscopic data brought to life - breathtaking.

He is definitely my inspiration.

Stellar Formations

This is why I love stumbleupon, because of the stellar material you can find, or 'stumbleupon.' Just recently I found a website entirely composed of oceanic based art (love) ... mind ... BLOWN crochet coral reef

Artwork By: Inga Hamilton
You can see more of her work here

Artwork By: Helle Jorgensen
You can see more of her work here

My work focuses on oceanic material, from coral reefs, radiolarians, sea urchins to the creatures that inhabit our waters. I find the ocean to be an amazing place to gather inspiration from. Also it possesses a mystic, considering the exploration of the ocean has literally just begun, as in, there is so much more to study and discover!

Sand Sculptures - Motoi Yamamoto

These are sand sculptures by Motoi Yamamoto ( yes, a maze composed entirely of salt). Simply stunning. Since I am an admirer of detailed imagery, I couldn't resist posting some images of his work.

Lithography

Me graining the stone with 80 grit. In order for the stone to be process ready for a design, it must be grained down with carborundum to 180-220 for optimal results.

Rosining and Taulking the stone (which acts as a protection to the image) before I etch.

This motion is called 'tightwiping' the stone, to ensure that the Rosin and Taulk are fully covering the surface of the stone before applying the etch.

With the wash already applied and stabilized to the stone (first etch) I am preparing to do my second etch, so that I can print (an hour later)

Applying Gum Arabic with etch (acid) to the stone.

Soon I will post some printing process work.





Images courtesy of Amanda White