Annette W. Mitchell: Foam Is Where the Art Is videoThis video demonstrates a completely approachable and affordable method of printmaking that American Artist magazine has described as "Elegant Prints From a Foam Plate." The process requires no press or expensive equipment. Follow the easy, step by step instruction by Annette Mitchell, artist professor author, and you will be exercising your creativity and producing archival prints with ease. Every aspect of the method is presented from getting

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