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Exhibition – Works on Paper
The 2015 Hazelhurst Art on Paper Award attracted over 1500 entries by more than 750 artists and exhibits appear throughout the centre, in both the…
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Knitting & beading
With my friend Rita becoming a grandma for the first time I thought I should step up and have a go at knitting a baby…
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Caring for print rollers
My new Japanese print rollers are wonderful, the rubber surface is smooth as silk, the ink picks up evenly and then distributes across the lino…
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Exhibition – Chuck Close
Chuck Close: Prints, Process and Collaboration An american artist, based in New York, Chuck Close has been painting portraits since the late 1960s, developing his…
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The perils and pitfalls of printing
8 months ago I started the OCA course Printmaking 1. It has been 8 months of unrewarding difficulty, constant print problems, severe and extended angst…
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Indigo dyeing
Last week I got together with my friend Judy, another OCA student, for a day of indigo dyeing. Both of us have had a tiny…
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Backdrawn contertina booklet
Continuing on with my stitched backdrawn samples from September, post here, I’ve now had a chance to finish them all and make a sample booklet…
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The wonder of Nano Lopez
I’ve been away travelling for the last couple of weeks and whilst onboard the cruise ship I was introduced to the sculptures of Nano Lopez,…
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Exhibition – Neural Knitworks
This exhibition, conceived by Pat Pillai and with the participation of Rita Pearce, has come to fruition through the support of the community – both…
Welcome, and I hope you enjoy my creative journey…
My blog documents my (mainly) print and creative pursuits, both those that are successful and those that aren’t. I post many step-by-step processes as a personal record but also to aid others following similar paths looking for instruction, tips and ideas. I hope you find it useful.
My galleries showcase some of my favourite works including an ever increasing range of artist books I enjoy creating.
If you’ve any questions, advice or just want to comment please feel free to contact me. I’d love to hear from you!
