Printing a linocut involves some preparation & planning. I use a the finest wet & dry sandpaper to very gently clean off the surface of the lino block (tiny amount of water) to leave it as smooth as possible for printing. The paper needs to be cut & a template in which to place the... Continue Reading →
The current design I am working on is one based around Grevillea rhyolitica - or the Deua Grevillea which is a grevillea endemic to south-eastern NSW. this has long been a favourite Grevillea of mine to photograph especially when visiting the Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens near Batemans Bay NSW. It has beautiful delicate falling red flowers.... Continue Reading →
It has been a long while since I posted on this studio diary. This is for many reasons including the ease at which Instagram & Twitter allow you to make quick updates & post images. So if you follow on Instagram or Twitter then you will see I am still working - drawing, designing, photographing... Continue Reading →
http://lynetteweir.com/ Many of my longer term blog readers will remember my old website - soulsong.com.au - I was able to build this website using a brilliant online management system that a friend had developed over 10yrs ago. Back then there was no wordpress or any other website builder you could access to build your own... Continue Reading →
Today in Australia it is ANZAC Day - a time to remember those who died & fought in all wars & conflicts but also a time to reflect on their service. I cannot imagine having to go to war. I cannot imagine having one of my son's go to war. I find it difficult to... Continue Reading →
