I thought I would work through the process I have used to design the current linocut I am currently working on and a few of the thought processes. In my previous post I noted I have been looking at banksias lately and in particular Banksia serrata from my garden. I have been photographing my own… Continue Reading →
Still here!! Designing a new linocut…and the use of computers…
Yes I am still here and working hard! Horrible weather here for days – raining, windy etc.. but lovely and sunny today. I know the rain is great but it gets a little damp after more than a few days. On the other hand – inside in the warmth drawing/designing and making warm chicken and… Continue Reading →
New Zealand Wildflowers – The designing process
All artists will work differently but following is the process I usually use in designing my linoprints. Basically the process that I have for designing new linoprints involves a lot of pre-designing ‘thinking’. I take all my own source photos so the first step involves taking many photos of the subject in all its different… Continue Reading →
ART TEACHING RESOURCE: FREE Linocut & Art Tutorials Website
I am a qualified Art Teacher with a Bachelor of Education (Art) so am very aware of the need for teachers & students to have resources to help develop both their own artwork & classroom resources. So a few years ago I created a new website. Essentially it is a compilation of most the art… Continue Reading →
Getting back on track
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 →