Tag Archives: Tree Theme

Collagraph printing: Tree bark – a larger plate

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Claire B

Using my original collagraph plate (see previous posts) as a reference I started to plan a larger version with a little more complexity. The sand I adhered to the mountboard backing in my last, smaller piece didn’t quite give me … Continue reading →

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Collagraph printing: Tree bark

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Claire B

Continuing to play with the collagraph plate I made in the workshop with Gabriella Hegyes (see initial print left) I’ve been trying to get some variety in colour and outcome before I move to a larger, more complex, piece. When … Continue reading →

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Gabriella Hegyes: Printing from the Land (C)

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Claire B

Part 3: Collagraphs: The first thing I love about collagraphs is that there is so much you can do to create an image.  I’ve done several workshops and experimented with a variety of media to create texture and patterning, but … Continue reading →

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Tree theme: Collaging plant fibre

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Claire B

Working with my semi prepared swiss cheese plant (Monstera Deliciosa) fibre that I prepared here and here I started shaping and mixing the fibre with some cardamom pulp (kindly donated to me by another paper maker, Jill). Using an old … Continue reading →

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Tree theme: Collagraph Plate 1

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Claire B

Recently I spent a day photographing trees and plants in the botanic gardens.  I’m contributing to an exhibition to be hosted in the gardens in June and wanted to get a feel for the area.  Although I’ve spent many years … Continue reading →

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Paper making & staining: Progress

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Claire B

Well, quite a few days have passed whilst I’ve been playing with teabag staining sheets of my own hand-made paper to use for chine collé and collaging.  As I previously wrote, some staining has been on flat paper and other … Continue reading →

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