Well I have been pretty busy getting organised for my 'Exhibition - Wildflowers' - at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery in Ballina. Finally everything is mountboarded, framed, wrapped & ready for delivery to the gallery in the morning. The Exhibition opens on Wednesday & the Launch Event is on Saturday 30th November. They have a... Continue Reading →
27 November - 22 December 2013 44 Cherry Street Ballina NSW 2478 Phone: (02) 6681 6167 Opening Hours: Wednesday - Friday (10.00am - 4.00pm) Saturday & Sunday (9.30am - 2.30pm) Closed Public Holidays Ballina Gallery Cafe: http://www.ballinagallerycafe.com.au Geoffrey Hannah - ABC Interview
Australian Magpies - Cracticus tibicen are just the most lovely birds. Their striking black and white plumage and beautiful red/brown eyes are topped off with the most wonderful warbling call. It really is one of the iconic bird calls of Australia and its bushland. Over recent weeks my husband has been spending a fair bit of... Continue Reading →
Last week I went for a lovely walk to Flat Rock near Ballina. I went to get some additional photos of some local flora for a new design based on the beachside flora of this area. I also went to take some extra photos of the bird life that gather there. It was an absolutely... Continue Reading →
Well today I tackled the first printing of this new design. I set up the print studio and rolled out the ink onto the glass plate ready to ink the carved lino block. You get an impression of how the print will actually look printed from the first roll of the black ink onto the... Continue Reading →
Well I have been steadily working on the linocut carving. Took a break for a day yesterday but back at it today. Started with the final central waratah that needed carving. I have already carved the outline with a final linocut carving tool to start. I then use a v or u gouge tool to... Continue Reading →
Wildflowerings - Art Studio Diary 