End of Year Catchup (3 of 4) — Printmaking Class at Garrison Art Center + NEW BIG CARTEL SHOP

I recently took a printmaking class at Garrison Art Center with artist Ezra Heller, and it was great to get back into a printmaking studio. The space is straightforward, and its beautiful location right on the Hudson River made it feel calm and inviting. I’m not usually a fan of driving, but this trip turned out to be a peaceful and scenic one that I didn’t mind at all.

One of the pieces I created during the class is an etching, which I’m sharing below alongside the original copper plate it was made from. I’ve titled it Winter Bird I. It’s approximately 3x4 inches, printed on a 6x8 sheet of Fabriano archival paper.

If you’re interested in owning this piece, it’s on sale for $65 through my new Big Cartel shop here: kendrashedenhelm.bigcartel.com. This is my first day using the platform, so I’m figuring things out as I go—thank you for your patience and support!

Winter Bird I by Kendra Shedenhelm, drypoint etching with hand-coloring, 3in x 4in plate size

Preview of the copper etched plate on a test print (Winter Bird I by Kendra Shedenhelm)

Salutations and Hand-Drawn Lettering for Ceramic Collection, #makeartthatsells

Hand-lettering for this week’s class in Make Art That Sells.

I went with a series of antique typewriter-styles of lettering, focusing on “politeness” with varying salutations and RSVPs.

Have a favorite?

Make Art That Sells, Home Decor 2022, The Beginning

Week One of the Make Art That Sells Home Decor class!

This was an attempt at creating metal products with a focus on birds. I created a cockatoo with a gem for an eye as a brass lamp base + a laced lampshade (OR maybe a frosted glass lampshade). I also have a painted blue metal bird wall hanging. The bird sculpture can also be on TOP of the ring as a towel holder.

What do you think of these ideas?