Leslie Plimpton: NEW WORK

Leslie Plimpton: NEW WORK

I am excited to show the new work I made at the workshop I took from master printmaker, Michael McCabe of Santa Fe.  We worked on numerous techniques using the Monotype format:  Viscosity Monotype, Trace Monotype, Chine Colle, Glazing, and Multiple Drops.  We all made...
Leslie Plimpton: Upcoming Show

Leslie Plimpton: Upcoming Show

I am a member of a wonderful art group that specializes in printmaking called the inkspots. We are the only printmaking group in Ventura County and have been showing our work together for 14 years!  There are currently 12 members and I am one of the original members. ...
New Techniques, New Work: Leslie Plimpton

New Techniques, New Work: Leslie Plimpton

I recently attended a workshop given by my wonderful OSA colleague, Linda Taylor, who is an amazing printmaker. I was happy to get into the specifics of doing the Reduction Linocut printmaking process that allows you to add three or more colors of ink into your piece....
Leslie Plimpton: Winner of the Judge’s Award

Leslie Plimpton: Winner of the Judge’s Award

I am excited to report that my Dry Point Etching, “The Face of Fashion (Anna Wintour)” took the Judge’s Award at this year’s Ventura County Fair in the Professional Artist’s category. The Ventura County Fair is happening right now through...
Leslie Plimpton: Painting with Mixed Media

Leslie Plimpton: Painting with Mixed Media

Have you ever noticed how much packaging comes with our on-line purchases? I purchase all my clothing on-line and notice there is an overabundance of tissue paper, tags, and sometimes even a personal note from the seller thanking me for my purchase.  It can be...