“Regeneration” – Waratahs Linocut…Linoprint

'Regeneration' Linocut - Waratahs I finally completed the 'Waratahs' linocut today. I have called it "Regeneration". After the destruction that occurs in bushfires the waratah 'regenerates' from a 'lignotuber' which is a type of starchy or woody swelling found partly or fully on underground stems - like a life support system. In this print the... Continue Reading →

June 25, 2008 0

Vases of Strawflowers – Paper Daisies

Spent Sunday afternoon doing some gardening - took out all the dead and dying strawflowers - paper daisies. I plan to replant some new punnets in the next few weeks ready for spring. As a result I have 2 lovely vases full of vibrant strawflowers. They should dry quite nicely. Strawflowers Vase 3 Strawflowers Vase... Continue Reading →

June 25, 2008 0

Colour testing – ‘Waratahs’ Linocut

Here are the 3 colour samples I've worked on so far - I've noticed that some computer screens really mess with the actual colours - Waratahs Watercolour 1 - has pale green outside leaves - Waratahs Watercolour 2 - has deeper sepia type colours and Waratahs Watercolour 3 - has pale sepia colours. ...still deciding...any... Continue Reading →

June 22, 2008 4

Waratahs – first proof linoprint

Have just finished and photographed the "Waratahs" linoblock - this is the first proof print to check the carving. One mistake that is glaring is on the left side down the bottom between the bract of the flower and the central panel. So will fix this tomorrow and any other minor adjustments ...

June 19, 2008 0

Finished Carving Waratahs…Linocut…Linoblock…Linoprint

Finally just finished carving the "Waratahs" linoblock. It has been a slow progress - it took all day to finish the central panel leaves. The image on the left shows the linoblock and template image. A detailed close-up is below - it shows the different types of carving including the finer linework. Now off to... Continue Reading →

June 19, 2008 0

Carving Waratahs…Linocut…Linoprint…Linoblock

Still carving away on the "Waratahs". It is slow but that's because it has some intricate carving that needs to be taken carefully. When carving small complex areas with a number 1 blade (the smallest v-shaped gouge - lino carving tool) you need to go slowly and carefully. The artists lino whilst easier to carve... Continue Reading →

June 18, 2008 1