Drawing – mistakes, learning and practise

As I noted in the original posting of this drawing "it is not quite right!" I can see that it isn't and posted it anyway to highlight that things go wrong. The secret is to be able to see the mistakes and then either fix them - or as in the case of this drawing... Continue Reading →

May 29, 2008 0

Making mistakes in artworks…art diaries, journals, sketchbooks…

It can be important in developing your arts practice that mistakes are normal and can in fact be quite positive!! In trying to represent the idea we have in our mind and then representing that idea in our chosen media, we can have feelings that range from frustrating to ecstatic (when it actually works!). Many,... Continue Reading →

May 28, 2008 1

Printing Linocuts…some common problems…

The aim of printing a linoblock is to achieve a smooth even transfer of ink from the raised surface areas (or relief) that has been left after carving away the areas you wish to remain white or in the case of a reduction linocut the areas of colour you are building from the background to... Continue Reading →

May 19, 2008 42

Printing a linoblock…Linocut…Linoprints…

Printing a linoblock is not always an easy task - there are so many linocut prints out there that have been have not been printed well. This was highlighted again to me yesterday whilst in a building with numerous artworks hanging throughout the large complex (I am very impressed by this!) including linocut prints (even... Continue Reading →

May 18, 2008 4

Carving a new linocut

Today I am working on carving a new linocut. I will just show you a section of the linoblock I am carving with the section of the design I am working from. As usual I have drawn the image/design I want to work on and then developed that into a 'carvable image' by colouring it... Continue Reading →

May 16, 2008 2

Designing…linocuts…inside the processing…

Designing linocuts or any artwork can be a very individual process depending on many factors including the media the artist works in, the style of work and can even come down to the space/time available. Many artists work in a highly intuitive and spontaneous manner, particularly in the contemporary arts practice and produce the most... Continue Reading →

May 14, 2008 0

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