In the garden today…Grevillea “peaches and cream”

Grevilleas are lovely in the garden and are a good source of nectar for many of the local native birds. This plant is a more recent addition to our garden but has grown well and has these gorgeous flowers. I have grown many of the plants that I use in my artwork. Although those waratahs... Continue Reading →

June 14, 2008 0

Swamp bloodwood…Corymbia ptychocarpa

There a few of these lovely trees in our area -previously classified as Eucalyptus ptychocarpa but on the re-classification round-about have become Corymbia ptychocarpa. Shame that the linocut I made several years ago is called Eucalyptus... Their common name is Swamp or Spring bloodwood - a Western Australian species. They tend to be an open... Continue Reading →

June 11, 2008 0

Still here!! Designing a new linocut…and the use of computers…

Yes I am still here and working hard! Horrible weather here for days - raining, windy etc.. but lovely and sunny today. I know the rain is great but it gets a little damp after more than a few days. On the other hand - inside in the warmth drawing/designing and making warm chicken and... Continue Reading →

June 4, 2008 0

New Linocuts…Linoprints

These are 3 new linocuts that I have just finished handcolouring. They are to be part of a series of 12... You can see the linoblock carvings here and the black and white prints here.

May 25, 2008 0

Designing…linocuts…inside the processing…

Designing linocuts or any artwork can be a very individual process depending on many factors including the media the artist works in, the style of work and can even come down to the space/time available. Many artists work in a highly intuitive and spontaneous manner, particularly in the contemporary arts practice and produce the most... Continue Reading →

May 14, 2008 0

Today…loose ends…wildflower cards…silkcut award

I have completed the linocut I was working on and spent the day tidying up some loose ends. I also received an order for some wildflower cards and so arranged their delivery... I have been starting to get some thoughts together for a design for the bi-annual silkcut award. I must say I am enjoying... Continue Reading →

May 12, 2008 0

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