Just an update on the progress of the carving of this current design - Australian Rainforest Wildflowers. The first image is the one from yesterdays carving showing the outlines of the spaces I wish to carve out ie. the areas I wish to be white in the black and white print and later handcoloured with... Continue Reading →
Currently carving – some of my lino carving methods No.1
These are the 3 current designs I am trying to finish carving. Actually I HAVE finished carving 2 of these. You can see some images of these linoblocks below - I only have to trim the edges on them. What you will notice is the 2 different types of lino I have used. The reddy... Continue Reading →
Waratah heaven…
I visited a local farm today that has rows of waratahs - bliss!! I spent time taking 250+ photos and brought some waratahs home to draw and sigh over... I find waratahs - Telopea speciosissima - irresistible - the bright red large flowers are found at the end of tall spires of leaves and can... Continue Reading →
Spring Wildflowers…Rock Orchid
My Rock Orchid has this Spring put on an absolutely wonderful display...Dendrobium speciosum can be found along the Eastern regions from North Queensland to Southern Victoria. My plant was salvaged when local trees were being felled and was saved from the chipper! I have had it a few years now but this year has seen... Continue Reading →
…Waratahs……….
Spring 2010 - Waratahs - Telopia speciosissima
A Walk at Evans Head – Dirawong Reserve – Goanna Headland
On Sunday I went for a walk to Evans Head with my son who is taking photographs for an Art project. We walked around several different areas whilst he came to grips with my digital camera. These included Goanna Headland - Dirawong Reserve heathland. Unfortunately hte fact he was using my camera meant I was... Continue Reading →
