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11 x 14" Relief print on paper.

Mare and Foal

Name: Mare and Foal
Price: 40 CAD
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1. You get to collect a bunch of tools and materials...that you store more than you use.

2. Your frames have a rustic feel...because despite measuring twice, your 45 degree angle is always slightly off resulting in fitting issues when gluing together.

3. You save yourself money..and get to pay instead with your time, blood, sweat, and tears.

4. They are all the same.. in theory. In reality, you never write measurements of what size wood you buy, you discover stain colours that have the same name, will infact, be different between brands, and your stain preference changes over time.

5. You continually learn and get better everytime which give you confidence to try more new things!!!
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#diy #womenwithpowertools #framing #artist #mollygrayart

Everything, and I mean every step of the way from concept to frame has been crafted by hand.

Ok, I use my computer to manually re-size my drawing so that the image is to-scale of the animal I am carving, and I print it out on multiple pieces of letter size paper to piece it together to transfer it onto the lino using a 2B pencil and a ball point pen, but even that process using my hands!
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#mollygrayart #salmon #handcrafted #fineart canadianart

Don't know about you friends, but I spend a lot of time uncomfortable and I believe that is a good thing. When we get complacent in our art practice, we stop growing, and growth is where the good stuff happens. So get uncomfortable and try new things!
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#ecoart #upcycle #mixedmedia #mollygrayart #diy

This song was in my head for this but I didn't know the name. It showed up on my "for you" section and boy oh boy do these two mesh.

Adding texture to these 2x4ft low relief sculptures has been a learning curve. I've been using @goldenpaints gel medium(available at @opusartsupplies -use code MOLLYGRAYART for 10% off your order) to create a base of waves before I start painting. I have no plans, but like the music and this video, these pieces are being made with pure vibes.
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#mixedmedia #sculpture #mollygrayart #acrylic #goodvibes

Once you've explored creating a colour palette with primary colours, get funky with it - play around - add complimentary colours, with black and white, to get rich, deep greys, and unique mixes that can't be bought.
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#colortheory #acrylicpaint #mollygrayart #mixedmedia #colorpalette

Getting ready to paint something and want to make sure your colours are right? Maybe you bought yourself some new paints and you haven't used them before. Make you're self a colour palette for reference!

This is 1/2 that I made today with @pebeo_officiel Origin eco-acrylic paint.

Making reference guides can help you mix the colours your want without wasting paint- It takes the guess work out and saves time when you are creating.

I often skip this step and then find myself frustrated when I can't get the colour quite right and that I'm wasting paint.

It's also quite meditative to make a colour wheel/palette. There's no expectation to be creative, but you get the joy of putting paint to paper.

10/10 recommend.

These paints are available @opusartsupplies and if you use code MOLLLYGRAYART at check out you will get 10% off your first order.
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#acrylicpaint #colourtheory #colorpalette #mollygrayart #mixedmedia

It took me days to build up the mental strength to paint the last set 3 editions of this Salmon series because the size and number of prints was really intimidating.

I usually make smaller editions of 6 or 7, so an edition of 10 felt like huge jump, and my brain was frozen.

What got me unstuck? An imaginary deadline I made myself so I HAD to complete them regardless of whether I felt motivated- and I definitely was not motivated, because I was scared.

Then I started (because of the deadline) and realized how much time I wasted worrying about the painting, instead of just doing the painting, and how much fun I had when I actually started. It was a frustrating realization.

After I finished the first set of 10, I found myself suddenly motivated and excited to paint the last two sets. That's how motivation works. Do the thing, see the result, motivation to do more things.

I don't know if this is specific to neurodivergent minds, or if everyone struggles with waiting for motivation to come, but I'm writing this as a reminder to anyone on social media right now, endlessly scrolling because they are avoiding a task - put your phone down and do the thing. It will make you want to do more things.

#mollygrayart #canadianart #salmon #pnw #motivation

Painting the large spawning salmon of this Salmon series at last. With 30 pieces to paint, at 20x28" in size(10 of each salmon species), I've been intimidated to get to started to say the least. The rest of the series are much smaller in size, so they felt more manageable to accomplish.

Normally, I will finish the art before making the frames but I was so scared to paint these salmon that I made frames first. I avoided the task of painting at all costs by doing my least favourite chores, I even chose laundry over painting... that is some serious task avoidance!

Two days ago I decided I would tackle one of each fish, and I managed to paint 2 in one night. I then had to force myself to paint the 3rd the next day. It was a painful slog.

I wasn't really happy with them until I placed the frames on top today... AND BAM! I love them!

Seeing the artwork in the frames got me so excited. It was seeing my vision come to life - the choice I had flip flopped on for days to go with a natural finish and distress the wood with chains(yes this was to prolong not having to paint the fish) paid off, and I could not be happier with how they are going to look when finished!!

Today I got the first set of 10 Coho Salmon Spawning painted and am excited to finish the last two sets so I can move onto my mad idea of creating 3 - 24x48" low relief sculptures before September 19th.

Thank you for following along with this project.
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#artfundraiser #educationalart #fishart #mollygrayart #wip

It might stop you from making something great, or horrible, but you'll never know if you let fear stop you.

Make the thing.

If this project turns out the way I envision, it may be the start of what I do with more of my lino matrixes. And if it doesn't turn out, I'll have learned some things. Win/win.

Stay tuned friends.
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#mixedmedia #reliefprint #linocut #salmon #mollygrayart

Hugh could not have been more clear that the reason he came into the studio was because he wanted the good treats that I forgot were there.

He saw me take them out with me earlier and when I came back into the house, I didn't have them with me. He then followed me out to the studio and started whining.

If only he was like that with my keys and wallet...
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#adhd #animalcommunication #workfromhome #mollygrayart #diy

Working with new products and tools can be scary, so having an art store that makes you feel comfortable asking questions makes a big difference.

@opusartsupplies is my go-to art supply store because their friendly staff are always willing to chat and help you find what you're looking for. They have a wide range of products from beginner to professional so you can purchase within your price range. On top of that, they host a lot of free art demonstrations with professional artists in-person and online.

They also have a rewards program so every dollar you spend, builds up to money you can redeem on future purchases.

Lastly, if you use code MOLLYGRAYART at checkout, you can get 10% off your order(code valid once per person)!

I have two projects on the go right now, one is a big salmon series for @mossomcreek, and the other is a personal project of reduction prints featuring French pastries using @pebeo_officiel new LINO range. I started this project so I could get to know Pebeo's inks and since it's a French company, I decided to be inspired by all the tasty buttery delights. So far, Pébéo does NOT dissappoint. I will be sharing more about them soon.
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#mollygrayart #pebeo #opusartsupplies #supportlocalbusiness #supportlocalartists

This! We used to do this. Try it. It's entertaining and so aatisfying when you get it. I had a friend who was so good at this, she could do it with mechanical pencils that had dangly things on it!

Personally I never quite got the technique down, but I am pretty good with a carving gouge.

New Salmon print dropping in-person Saturday Sept.19th at @mossomcreek 50th celebration/fundraiser event (1 day only), and then online, starting Friday, September 25th. All limited relief-print editions of 10!

Tickets for Sept.19th can be purchased through @mossomcreek

#artfundraiser #mollygrayart #printmaking #mixedmedia #salmon

Tell me I'm not alone on this!

Basically any time I'm ahead of schedule on something, I have a looming feeling of dread that I'm forgetting about something important. Despite checking my phone calendar, agenda, numerous and scattered post-it note to-do lists, I can't find the mysterious source of doom.

Nevertheless, at some point in time, I usually remember what the thing is, and even though I was ahead of schedule, there ends up being a mad panic near the end of the project, because I did, infact, forget a thing.
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#adhd #creative #mollygrayart #artistlife #printmaking

Learn how to make your own stamps using foam and cardboard in this new YouTube tutorial!

Comment DIY and I'll send you the link!

#reliefprint #printmaking #mollygrayart #diy

Trading off work space to keep my dog company is always a priority to me. He doesn't like it in my studio because there is no where for him to lie down. Well, technically there is but my studio space is in a perpetual state of creative chaos and it's not comfortable for him.

So when I carve and paint, I bring my work into my kitchen and work there so I can be with him, and have a familiar tv show on in the background.

We are both more content because of it.

#mixedmedia #printmaker #pov #dogperson

Do you like salmon and want to support local conservation efforts? Get your tickets to @mossomcreek 50th anniversary celebration in Port Moody on September 19th! These limited edition prints will be available for sale, with a 1/3 of the proceeds donated to Mossom Creek Hatchery.

This series features 9, limited-editions of 10 depicting Coho, Chum, and Pink salmon in their various stages of life.

To find out more about the event, visit @mossomcreek

Not one to jump on trend posts, but feeling chic for reasons other than beauty and fashion is a fun!

I am thrilled to share I have finished printing my last to-scale salmon for @mossomcreek 50th anniversary celebration happening Sept. 19th, 2026.

The finished artwork series will be available for sale at the event with a 3rd of the proceeds being donated to the Hatchery. All pieces are hand-printed and painted on archival paper, using water-based ink by @pebeo_officiel. Limited editions of 10.

What's great about this ink, is that once cured, it is archival and can be mixed with other mediums like watercolour without running.

It's available at @opusartsupplies and if you use code: MOLLYGRAYART at checkout, you will get 10% off your order.

#opusartsupplies #mollygrayart #salmonart #printmaking #kindachic

Who knew that burning the hessian fibers off of lino before printing could be so...enticing. Ooooo weee - Is it hot in here or is it just me almost burning my fingies.

Thank you @philprajoux for filming this "erotic" printmaking reel.

#mollygrayart #printmaking #linocut #reliefprint #canadianart

1. It can be lonely. You will often spend most of your day alone, talking to yourself. When you do finally talk to someone, you might find yourself unable to recall what you did for your entire day, or really have anything to say.

2. Validation has to come from within. Seeking outside validation for your work will leave you unsatisfied because no one truly understands why you're creating but you. It's important to remember that you're making art because you feel a pull so strong that you have to create, not because you're looking for likes or acceptance. If you find yourself chasing validation, look within.

3. Your work has value even if it's not making money. A lot of people don't consider art a "real" job. In my experience, people, and often times those that are closest to you, don't understand how hard you work, because the hours don't always equate to financial gains. They see your work as something that can wait until later, or simply not important. We live in a world where success is so tied to our earnings that it can be easy to feel like a failure if we aren't selling our work and making X amount per year. Your value is not just the amount of $ you make, it's through human connection, experience, and adding beauty, curiosity and wonder into an otherwise dull world.

Should I write a full article about this on my Substack?

#mollygrayart #beinganartist #challenges #artist #artphilosophy

There is magic in printmaking that people can't truly understand until you are have tried to make a print. The hours of planning, carving, mixing of ink to create the perfect colour, rolling out the ink and inking up the plate for the first time... all to get to the moment of that first proof pull...whether it's how you expected or a total disaster, it is a moment of magic! It's joy, satisfaction, rage and disappointment. With hand-burnishing prints, the variables are high and no matter how long you've been printing, each print run is unique and a new learning experience. One that I am happy to continue learning every day!!

These Coho Salmon prints will be available at the 50th anniversary celebration of @mossomcreek, a non-profit based in Port Moody that has been helping the BC wild salmon population since 1976.

#artreveal #printmaking #salmon

Spoon no.3! The most detailed and intricate one yet - a feather. This spoon can be held to scoop and serve, or to eat a hearty bowl of stew, intended to be used ambidextrously.

This is a new skill for me and each piece is so precious that I may keep them for show and not for use for many years.

Carved using @flexcut.tools Carvin' Jack 2.0 and some other flexcut gouges. I've sanded it from 80grit to 280grit, and then finished it with a beeswax and mineral spirit combo.

I have one more spoon blank from my Flexcut pack of 4, what should I try to carve next?

#woodcarving #spooncarving #learnnewskills #mollygrayart

Did you know you can fabric print using craft foam from the dollar store and cardboard using @speedball_art fabric ink?

I wanted to print a custom pair of @dickies overalls for my brother's 50th birthday but I didn't want to use rubber or lino to carve things I knew I would only use once, so I grabbed some foam, cut up a cardboard box, an exacto knife and a glue stick. This is the result. I think he likes them!

Should I make a how-to tutorial?

Printing Salmon smelt.

My new salmon series will be released Sept. 19th along side the 50th anniversary of Mossum Creek Hatchery. It features the lifecycle(except for eggs because they are too small for me to carve to-scale) of three types of BC salmon: Chum, Coho, and Pink

All pieces are limited-edition, hand-carved to-scale and printed with eco-friendly ink in a custom mixed dark-blue ink.

@mossomcreek

These blocks are carved on @speedball_art lino using @flexcut.tools and printed with @pebeo_officiel LINO ink.

#timelapse #mollygrayart #linocut printmaking

I met a wonderful group of new lino cut printmakers tonight at @downtownopenspace!

A few people decided to draw their own designs and others used the templates I provided. We used @speedball_art carving tools and brayers and @pebeo_officiel LINO ink.

There is something so magical to watch people pull their first print, and I got the lovely treat of taking one of every print to add to my student art collection!

One day I'll be able to fill a wall with all my students work and I'm so grateful for

Here's a 1-minute tutorial that shows you how to use @pebeo_officiel new transfer medium on lino.

I was skeptical at first but after giving it a try, I'm blown away by the insane level of detail captured with this method!!

It does take a little elbow grease to remove the paper once dampened so keep that in mind. Personally, I think the level of effort is well worth it. I've never been able to trace that amount of detail when transferring with other methods.

Available at @opusartsupplies

Use code: MOLLYGRAYART to get 10% off your purchase.

#linocut #imagetransfer #mollygrayart printmaking #p�ébéo

Do you know the stages of a baby salmon?

Until a recent trip to @mossomcreek I most certainly only knew the term fry. Over the next couple of months I will be creating a new Salmon series (printed to-scale like my birds) that will be released on September 19th at Mossom Creek's 50th Anniversary Celebration in Port Moody.

This piece features the early stages of chum salmon life, from alevin to fry to smolt. To learn more about Mossom Creek Hatchery, visit Mossom creek.org

I'll have to write a Substack post about this transfer medium because the results on lino are unbelievably amazing!

I will try it on different carving materials and write a full report soon:)

#lino #printmaking #artsupplies #printmaker #imagetransfer

Exciting update! I've made my first YouTube tutorial. It teaches you how to stencil print on fabric using @pebeo_officiel Setacolor fabric ink!

If you would like to watch the full length tutorial with instructions and material list, comment "stencil", and I'll DM you the link!

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