The process of developing my Australian Wildflower & Wildlife Alphabets

Over 10 years ago I worked on an Australia Fauna Alphabet but over the years my artwork, style & designs have developed & so a few years ago I decided to revisit the idea of producing a new Australian Wildlife Alphabet. Alongside this I wanted to also develop an Australian Wildflower Alphabet. When I produced... Continue Reading →

November 29, 2013 6

Blue Mountains Wildflowers first prints

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 →

August 19, 2013 1

Wildflower Blue Mountains Linocut Carving 2

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 →

August 18, 2013 0

New Designs – Wildflowers Blue Mountains

I must apologise for such a big break between posts. One of my dearest family members became very ill and passed away so I have been away several times in the past few months helping out. It has been a very sad time for me but I also very much valued the final time I... Continue Reading →

August 16, 2013 1

Collections – Australian Floral Emblems

2001 'Florafed' Exhibition - Australian Linocut Artist - Invite Card

Whilst 'on a roll' I decided to update the info on this blog about another of my 'Collections' - Australian Floral Emblems. In 2001 I was invited by Sutherland Shire Council Cultural Planning and Events Unit, for their Heritage Festival to produce a collection for exhibition based around the Centenary of Federation. This was the... Continue Reading →

March 17, 2012 0

Out of my studio window – Banksias and Rainbow Lorikeets

I must apologise for the long 'break in transmission' - sometimes it is hard to keep up with everything. I actually have 2 studios - one is my print studio where I sometimes go to do work besides actual printing, as it is quiet and is outside the household so I can 'hide' there!! Well... Continue Reading →

January 19, 2011 2

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