"Kabin" in the woods

On Tuesday we are taking the grandkids to a KOA campground in Sequim, the sunny side of Washington. We are not quite camping but have a "Kabin" with beds, no bathroom or cooking facilities. So it's really like camping, cooking outdoors, no tv, computer, refrig etc. Don't even know if they have electricity but they do have a pool and lots of activities nearby. Packed up tons of art supplies, both kids like to draw and paint. My hubbies b'day happens then so will make crowns and celebrate once my daughter comes for the weekend. I've been doing more rusted shibori, using vintage jewelry findings that I let rust and tie them individually in silk. Have a nice collection going and plan on making scarves with some added screen printing. Finished a printmaking class and have fallen in love with Polyester Plate Printing, possibilities are endless. You laser print an image on the plate then ink it up and print. Can also draw with a sharpie or pen and ink that up as well. This is my new favorite art tool. My prints are still drying at school and will photograph them when I return.  I've been waking up at night planning my next image and how I want to combine them with collage and Polaroid transfers. Also have been doing collagraphs and making plates, printing with water based inks. I have a Photography Studio (portrait) and am phasing out of studio work, so will make it a printing studio after a studio sale this Nov.  It's hard to give up however, makes a great room for classes but the printing press needs to be in a user friendly area, not squeezed into a corner of the basement. Also can set up the kiln there, bought one a year ago and still not out of it's box. With all this going on will never get bored. Actually can only remember 1-2 days when I experienced any inkling of boredom. Feel fortunate I am easily amused. Will add some photos of a few recent things.