As I indicated in yesterdays post I have finally printed some of the numerous unfinished designs that have been sitting around on the 'to do list' for in some cases years! So here are the black and white versions- can't wait for the ink to dry and starting playing with some colour ideas on these... Continue Reading →
Here a few quick tips on getting your linocut block prepared ready for printing. * Before you start carving or printing a linocut block you can gently remove the waterproof coating. Linocut blocks are coated in a waterproof coating - if you place a drop of water on the surface it will bead and not... Continue Reading →
A little while back I was approached by Jo Southwell to use one of my designs on cycling jerseys which would be worn for The Big Ride that she and Anne Hayres are participating in that is a series of fundraising cycling events culminating in a ride from London to Paris in July. They are... Continue Reading →
I have been away in Sydney for the past week and managed to spend a morning wandering around the Royal Botanic Gardens and Art Gallery of NSW. It has been over 2 years since my last visit and I was grateful the rain held off so I could just wander around. It was an added... Continue Reading →
Just a quick mention and thankyou to NAMBI - North American Moths Backyard Inventory - where the first new Blog carnival devoted to moths - The Moth and Me - can be found. They have kindly mentioned my posts about the Hercules Moth from a few weeks back and the Hawk Moth found locally. They... Continue Reading →
I have been away for a few days but couldn't resist posting this video from the new 2009 Britain's Got Talent of Susan Boyle. It was great to see the way people can be caught out by prejudices of how people appear rather than by knowing that person or their abilities. I have been working... Continue Reading →
Wildflowerings - Art Studio Diary 