This is the first flower to come out on my Correa alba plant. Unlike the Chef's cap correa this bell flower opens out like white stars. This is also a bird friendly species. The correas are the native fuschia species of Australia and although small flowers are dainty and I have found flower for a... Continue Reading →
Chef’s Cap Correa
The correas in my garden are now starting to flower. These delicate 'bell-like' flowers have a range of colours and sizes. This particular one is the Chef's Cap Correa - Correa baeuerlenii - it is from the Eurobodalla region on the south coast of NSW. The Friends of the Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens use this particular... Continue Reading →
The Final Cut – New Zealand Wildflowers Linocut block
Finally finished carving the New Zealand Wildflowers Linocut block. I have chosen to cut around the edges to get the lines I want without any additional ink marks coming from stray pieces of lino. Unfortunately I will be busy for the next 3 days so it will be Saturday before I can print it. Copyright... Continue Reading →
New Zealand Wildflowers – Linocut
...Following are images of the wildflowers used to create the NZ Wildflowers Linocut design...
Linocut Carving – New Zealand Wildflowers
I am working away steadily at the NZ Wildflowers Linocut. I have had RSI in my arm/shoulder/neck in the past and so am mindful to try and take regular breaks. I used to just carve and carve to finish each piece as soon as possible but have been persuaded in recent times by physios etc... Continue Reading →
