I was invited a while back to give a talk to the local Alstonville Country Women's Association - CWA - about my work and linocuts. These ladies are themselves often very talented from craft to cooking and have long supported women in country regions, so it was an honour to be given the opportunity to... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago I proudly announced my new world of order - well that was the cupboards and reference material. I had been avoiding the print studio. It was distinctly un-ordered and well frankly 'un-printable'. I had shoved some additional left over and 'don't know what to do with this' materials and furniture up... Continue Reading →
This is my latest design - it is part of the same format and ideas/possibilities I have been working with in regards to my Design Art series. More on all that later. In describing some of the processes I that go through in designing my linocuts I have not talked a lot about the 'art-thinking'... Continue Reading →
The Sulphur crested cockatoo - Cacatua galerita - is one of Australia's iconic bird species. It is quite a large bird - up to 50cm and is often kept in captivity. It is known for it's cheeky disposition and it's fondness around populated areas of taking up 'residence' and often being quite destructive. They have... Continue Reading →
I have finally finished carving the linoleum blocks for the "Tawny Expressions" linocut print. They are smaller blocks but a lot of smaller complex carving with the No 1 blade so fiddly and time consuming. Carving larger expanses of open "white" space is far quicker and a bit more dramatic really. So here they all... Continue Reading →
A hawk moth - I am pretty sure it is - Coequosa australasiae - found locally. Unfortunately I think this moth was at the end of its life when found - it can barely stand - but a gorgeous specimen. I am hoping to get a few more photos and maybe complete an illustration. If... Continue Reading →
Wildflowerings - Art Studio Diary 