Ellis Rowan – The Flower Hunter

I was so disappointed at not being able to get to the exhibition of Ellis Rowan artwork a few years back - Canberra was the closest the exhibition came to Northern NSW. However I did manage to pick up the beautiful catalogue from the exhibition. They have just released a biography - The Flower Hunter... Continue Reading →

June 30, 2008 0

Mistletoe and waffly days..

Grey Mistletoe - Australian flora These photos are of Australian Mistletoe - I took these photos a couple of years ago near Siding Springs. Had a couple of 'waffly days'. Yesterday I helped out with my son's art class who are doing lino prints and then spent some time scanning/fixing images and updating my website.... Continue Reading →

June 27, 2008 0

Vases of Strawflowers – Paper Daisies

Spent Sunday afternoon doing some gardening - took out all the dead and dying strawflowers - paper daisies. I plan to replant some new punnets in the next few weeks ready for spring. As a result I have 2 lovely vases full of vibrant strawflowers. They should dry quite nicely. Strawflowers Vase 3 Strawflowers Vase... Continue Reading →

June 25, 2008 0

Waratahs – first proof linoprint

Have just finished and photographed the "Waratahs" linoblock - this is the first proof print to check the carving. One mistake that is glaring is on the left side down the bottom between the bract of the flower and the central panel. So will fix this tomorrow and any other minor adjustments ...

June 19, 2008 0

Finished Carving Waratahs…Linocut…Linoblock…Linoprint

Finally just finished carving the "Waratahs" linoblock. It has been a slow progress - it took all day to finish the central panel leaves. The image on the left shows the linoblock and template image. A detailed close-up is below - it shows the different types of carving including the finer linework. Now off to... Continue Reading →

June 19, 2008 0

Carving Waratahs…Linocut…Linoprint…Linoblock

Still carving away on the "Waratahs". It is slow but that's because it has some intricate carving that needs to be taken carefully. When carving small complex areas with a number 1 blade (the smallest v-shaped gouge - lino carving tool) you need to go slowly and carefully. The artists lino whilst easier to carve... Continue Reading →

June 18, 2008 1

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