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

In the print studio … first proofs – averting problems with stray lino chips

Today I made it to the print studio to do some proof printing of my new design - 'Postcards' series - Sturt Desert Pea. Here is the final carved lino block. One of the curses of printmakers is dirt and lino chip particles that get mixed with the ink and end up on the block... Continue Reading →

May 10, 2012 2

Three new small linocuts for 2012

Well I have managed to get three small linocut designs carved, printed & handcoloured. Banksia Square is a small 15 x 15 cm handcoloured linocut of the Coastal Banksia - Banksia integrifolia. Flannel Flowers Square - again a 15 x 15 cm handcoloured linocut of the ever gorgeous flannel flowers - Actinotus helianthii. Powderpuff Lillypilly... Continue Reading →

April 26, 2012 0

New ANZAC BISCUIT Labels – Irrewarra Bakery

A little while ago Bronwynne Calvert from Irrewarra Bakery in Victoria contacted me about using a couple of my designs for new labels for their delicious Anzac Biscuits. I know they are delicious because, despite not living in Victoria and never having been to the Irrewarra Bakery, she sent me some sample packets. The biscuits... Continue Reading →

April 11, 2012 6

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