Original paintings and monoprinted pottery, bursting with color, texture, and playful surface design.
The Store —
Offering a diverse range of art, created by Sharlene Loomis.
No Gate-Keeping —
Explore the techniques, and discover the stories behind each creation.
Meet Acrylica, a gilded, halftone pig and unofficial mascot of gel printers everywhere. This multi-plate monoprinting project combined laser image transfers, Photoshop halftones, a DIY Cricut stencil, and some risky gel medium experiments. With layers of texture, tea bag “fabric,” and a golden aura, Acrylica emerged as a playful, reverent tribute to gel printing.
Discover how to transform a forgotten historical photograph into a new age piece of art using gel plate printing. Learn step-by-step how to create a unique mixed-media portrait by harnessing the Smithsonian Open Access collection. Get your Henry on!
