Luca said that dry point is a very direct process. Here are the basic steps:
Draw the image on the plate (plexiglass this time) with a metal needle.
Ink the plate. For this demo I used water based intaglio ink.
Wipe the plate, take out extra ink.
Wet the paper (previously). Place it on top of the plate. Cover it with the blankets.
Run into the press, and  you will have an original print.
Repeat the process and finish the edition.

Cathy Schmidt explains the beginning steps of making a leather quilt. 
Leather is an environmentally expensive material so I do my best to use it efficiently. In the process of making bags, clothing, etc I generate pounds of scraps that I could not justify dumping into a landfill. 
I have always thought traditional quilts were fascinating with their geometry, symmetry, and use of color. 
So why not combine the two?!? I am in the small stage of building a quilt. 
Step 1: Cut out the pieces
Step 2: punch holes for stitching
Step 3: stitch basic pieces together
​Step 4: Rinse and repeat a gazillion times

Congratulation Madeline Steimle! She has been invited to participate in the exhibit In Line. August 18 to September 29. Reception August 25 from 5-7 pm

Congratulations to Madeline Steimle, Oak Street artist member.
Artspace 304 presents Locality Biennial Exhibition on view July 5 – August 11. In celebration of the rich and diverse talent in Southern Illinois. 48 artists from the region are participating. Reception Friday, July 7 from 5 – 7 pm.
Congrats Madeline!!!

The collective Oak Street Art complete the project of  the mural Creativity, created and designed by Sue Gindlesparger. (for more info click on section "Mural")

Work by Luca Cruzat was accepted to the 30th Cedarhurst Biennial, as well as works of artist friends Rachel Ensor and Martha Briana. Of  219 works of art submitted at the competition, a total of 54 works have been accepted into this year’s exhibition.
Gallery link https://cedarhurst.org/upcoming-exhibits/ for further details.  The exhibition will be on display August 5 to October 8, 2023 at the Mitchell Museum’s New Semantics Gallery.
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5, Sunday 1-5 (closed Mondays)