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

Autumn & Banksias

I love Autumn. That change in the air from the humidity in Northern NSW to the ever so slight chill and 'freshness' of a new season. It is my favourite time of year with mild days of sunshine (and currently almost daily showers of rain in this 2012 Autumn) and the shorter days leading into... Continue Reading →

March 31, 2012 2

New designs – currently on the carving table

Last year was a bit of a mix up year. I was involved in helping with helping care for my dear 95yr old Godmother over the last few years - she was a career nurse and in those days they weren't allowed to be married, in fact she had been a Matron - second in... Continue Reading →

March 20, 2012 2

Collections – Australian Floral Emblems

2001 'Florafed' Exhibition - Australian Linocut Artist - Invite Card

Whilst 'on a roll' I decided to update the info on this blog about another of my 'Collections' - Australian Floral Emblems. In 2001 I was invited by Sutherland Shire Council Cultural Planning and Events Unit, for their Heritage Festival to produce a collection for exhibition based around the Centenary of Federation. This was the... Continue Reading →

March 17, 2012 0

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