The ABC here in Australia has just introduced a new forum for artists to showcase their work - artpost. I have spent some time today (in between driving one offspring to and from his first HSC exam and another offspring to and from dance classes) uploading information and images to my own little 'artpost'. Now... Continue Reading →
Native Rhododendron – Flowering in my garden!!
Tucked in behind my front steps I have just found these spectacular Native Rhododendron flowers. These flowers are a deep pinky red and about 10cm in length. Every year I wait for these flowers to bloom and am always impressed when they finally appear! I have previously designed a linocut using native rhododenrons but have... Continue Reading →
Linocut Carving – Native Rhododendron
Today I am carving a design based around the Native Rhododendron. Currently this species is just starting to bud in my garden - it has gorgeous deep red bell-shaped flowers and dark green leaves. This linocut is part of the Design Art series I am working on. I have highlighted different sections of this linoblock... Continue Reading →
Native Mistletoe Linoblock – Carving
Native Mistletoe Linoblock After a month of running around with end of term activities, dance eisteddfods and a variety of family matters I FINALLY got back to carving some lino! Today I have been working on a block with a design of Native Mistletoe This design is part of the Design Art series I have... Continue Reading →
Australian Floral Emblems – Drink Coaster – Linocut Design
Back in May I was commissioned to design an Australian Floral Emblems drink coaster for the Hanna Group. The coasters have been produced and are now available!! This is the design - it was to include all the Australian State and Territory floral emblems surrounded by the Australian floral emblem - the golden wattle (Acacia... Continue Reading →
Flannel Flowerings…
Some lovely spring flannel flowers from my garden today. There is a local cemetary which is usually a sea of flannel flowers - must get down there in the next couple of weeks. Warm weather today - the first real sign of the warm summers days starting...
Wildflowerings - Art Studio Diary 