Category Archives: Printmaking

A print is not necessarily a reproduction of a painting.

Pacifying the Muse

Posted on February 9, 2011 by hatchery

There’s nothing like have-to-do manual work to get the Muse throwing herself on the ground and kicking her feet in a tantrum and the Idea Fairies turning their backs on me, in a huff.  There are times when, call and … Continue reading →

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Footsteps in the Dark

Posted on November 16, 2010 by hatchery

Into the second week of a fortnight of Nanny Duty while my son and his partner enjoy a break, I’m feeling my way through the labyrinth of someonelse’s schedules, routines and rules.  It’s as if someone has turned out all … Continue reading →

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Stepping Back

Posted on November 3, 2010 by hatchery

It’s been a while, I know, but there are times when living life takes precedence over writing about it.  Never one for having a single project on the go at any one time, I’ve been busy on several endeavours, in … Continue reading →

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Back in the Groove

Posted on July 28, 2010 by hatchery

Last week, I was ready to give up the cyber world entirely, thanks to some anonymous yobbos out there whose very existence seems to be to cause mischief for others.  There’s no doubt the Internet is an amazing thing.  But … Continue reading →

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Ageing, Thankfully

Posted on July 8, 2010 by hatchery

Often, in the bustle of getting on with life, paying bills, and fulfilling responsibilities, gratitudes get lost in the mish-mash. A recent birthday – I think I’ll stop counting – had me reviewing my life and looking ahead to what … Continue reading →

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