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Category Archives: Printmaking
Just a Little Flutter
A recent visit to my previous home town was a period of mixed emotions, to be expected, I suppose during a time when I’m still trying to find my feet, let alone some of my belongings, in a new home … Continue reading
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Memories of Christchurch
Having only worked with lino a couple of times, the first way back when I was a secondary school student, I decided to ‘have a go’ for the Silk Cut Lino Award. Inspiration for the design came from the earthquake … Continue reading
The Dizzy Ride to Completion
Is it just me or do other folk spend time agonising over the best way to proceed with a piece of artwork? The woodblock print on vintage paper had been on the drying rack for days, well past its dry-by-time. … Continue reading
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Piecing Together Ideas
The Maldon Easter Quilt, Art and Craft Show is coming up this weekend. Although I admire quilts and quilters, quilting is one thing I have never tried. I particularly like crazy patchwork, and have done a couple of small pieces … Continue reading
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Preserving Kids in Printmaking
As part of the ‘Preservatory’ theme for my recent open studio exhibition, I wanted to ‘preserve’ the innocence of children. To me, kids are the spices of life, which was another consideration, and with that in mind I first carved … Continue reading
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