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Author Archives: hatchery
New Resident Baffles Postie
A visitor to the studio told me I was in trouble with the local postman. When I asked why, he replied, “Your sign. When he goes past and it’s out, he catches himself waving to it.” Not a bad result, … Continue reading
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Life’s Like That
The above print was done for an exchange with an on-line international group of printmakers. When I first did the design, it was a bit of whimsy, but the theme, of being manipulated by outside forces, quickly became reality. I … Continue reading
Method in Medieval aka Making a Reduction Print
It’s time again to sign up for the Solstice Print Exchange. How quickly six months barrels past. The last exchange seems only a week ago and here I’m thinking about what to do for the next. The Jester, above, done … Continue reading
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Future Legacies
While watching part of ‘Who Do You Think You Are’ on tellie last night, which traced singer Robin Gibb’s ancestors, I couldn’t help thinking of all the ordinary people out there who get no professional help with their genealogy, me … Continue reading
Mustering Confidence in Printmaking as an Art
It’s the time of year for themed artwork, at least for me, and the wood-carving tools and printmaking skills have been getting good workouts. Next week, the Queen’s Birthday holiday weekend will see numerous festivals happening around Victoria, including the … Continue reading
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