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New Japanese stab bound book
With much of my home under tarpaulins whilst we renovate, I’ve scant access to my printing, paper-making and book-making materials but managed to rustle up…
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Natural Dyeing with Annette
Annette and I experimented with two different plant dye pots, mainly focusing on paper dyeing but I added some small pieces of silk noil into…
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2019 04 02 Image of the week
Other World series. Not the greatest picture but they are hanging in a partially shaded area on a narrow wall, so it’s the best I…
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Design Play: Exercise – collagraph abstraction
I’ve moved away from the source book I was using for my exercises and am following my own direction. The book helped a lot when…
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2019 03 26 Image of the week
I’m not the biggest fan of textile collage usually but this piece, by Barbara Shaw, caught my attention this week. Barbara Shaw, 17th Century Chair,…
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2019 03 18 Image(s) of the week
Last week’s image was posted rather late but I’m back to my usual Monday morning now. Source: Weekend Australian Financial Review (16/3/2019) – Luxury magazine,…
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Collagraph prints: Other World – final print plate
This plate has printed with excellent definition. If you read my last blog post you will appreciate the beauty of the marks but the boring…
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Collagraph tutorial – part 2
I’ve now printed the final plate for my Other World series which I prepared and wrote about on March 11th and it’s come out very…
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2019 03 15 Image of the week
Judy Watson, 2009-2010, heron island suite #19, 2-colour etching from 2 zinc plates and screenprint. Much of Judy Watson’s work is informed by the environment…
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!
