New Zealand Wildflowers – Final print processes

I finally made it into the studio to print this morning! This is an image of the first print off the block. The next step is waiting for it to dry and then handcolouring. I use an oil based ink to print the black which can take a few days to dry depending on the... Continue Reading →

April 20, 2008 1

Correa reflexa

This is another correa I have in my garden - Correa reflexa. There are a few variations of correa reflexa and I am not sure which one this is but it has beautiful pale flowers that continue to bloom over many months. ...one of my linocut designs 86.Correa...

April 20, 2008 0

The Final Cut – New Zealand Wildflowers Linocut block

Finally finished carving the New Zealand Wildflowers Linocut block. I have chosen to cut around the edges to get the lines I want without any additional ink marks coming from stray pieces of lino. Unfortunately I will be busy for the next 3 days so it will be Saturday before I can print it. Copyright... Continue Reading →

April 15, 2008 4

Linocut Carving – New Zealand Wildflowers

I am working away steadily at the NZ Wildflowers Linocut. I have had RSI in my arm/shoulder/neck in the past and so am mindful to try and take regular breaks. I used to just carve and carve to finish each piece as soon as possible but have been persuaded in recent times by physios etc... Continue Reading →

April 13, 2008 4

Currently working on…Tawny Frogmouth Illustration & New Zealand Wildflowers Linocut…

I am currently working on 2 projects. The first is a continuation of some fauna illustration work - it is a Tawny Frogmouth. After drawing it up lightly on watercolour paper I added some light underwashes of colour with watercolour. I have then been slowly working using a rotring pen with black ink with tiny... Continue Reading →

April 8, 2008 2

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