Linocut carving and 1970’s food warmers…

I know this seems an odd combination but on really cold days or average days where it is too hot to warm the room but not hot enough to help make the lino soft and pliable then I use the food warmer. Basically it was a trendy thing I think to use these electric food... Continue Reading →

Currently on the linocut carving board…

On the carving board I currently have 4 new 'design art' linocuts. I have had these designs ready to carve for months now - just haven't got to them but I have now started carving I promise! There is a mistletoe, native rhododendron, hakea and grevillea.

Tawny Frogmouth Glare – Linocut

I have finally got around to completing this Tawny Frogmouth Glare Linocut. I did an illustration of this image a while back but had always planned to do it also as a linocut. Love these birds they are interesting and quirky and most suprising. I have finished reading Gisela Kaplan's book - excellent reading! Have... Continue Reading →

Seeing Red – Bottlebrushes

These gorgeous red bottlebrushes are flowering in our garden at the moment. I love the way the deep red is set off by just that tiny yellow tip. I have used bottlebrushes in my linocuts in the past. Above is Mini Bottlebrush - it is one of a collection of miniatures of Australian flora. Below... Continue Reading →

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