Well I have been carving some designs over the last 2 weeks. I had earlier completed the Banksia coccinea and Native Mistletoe and as the Native rhododendron was on the carving board I decided to finish that. As part of this series I have also completed the Gum Blossoms and have almost finished the Everlasting... Continue Reading →
Linocut Carving – Native Rhododendron
Today I am carving a design based around the Native Rhododendron. Currently this species is just starting to bud in my garden - it has gorgeous deep red bell-shaped flowers and dark green leaves. This linocut is part of the Design Art series I am working on. I have highlighted different sections of this linoblock... Continue Reading →
Linocut carving and 1970’s food warmers…
I know this seems an odd combination but on really cold days or average days where it is too hot to warm the room but not hot enough to help make the lino soft and pliable then I use the food warmer. Basically it was a trendy thing I think to use these electric food... Continue Reading →
