Tag Archives: Attitudes

Mustering Confidence in Printmaking as an Art

Posted on June 3, 2012 by hatchery

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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Art Inspired by Poetry

Posted on May 24, 2012 by hatchery

With both writing and artwork, there are times when I enjoy the challenge of working to inspiration provided by someone else.  This year’s Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival, specifically the John Shaw Neilson Art Prize, provided such inspiration. The brief was … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 19, 2012 by admin

There are days when I wonder why I am so enthralled with printmaking, days when nothing seems to go right.  At least when working with acrylics on a painting, it’s possible to rework a section until I’m satisfied with the … Continue reading →

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Donating art and the art of breathing

Posted on February 27, 2012 by hatchery

When life becomes busy, as it suddenly has for me, with new projects taken on, the pure magic and wonder of living is often neglected.  The ever-growing to-do list takes over, flashing in my mind’s eye like an annoying neon … Continue reading →

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Honouring Commitments – in Printmaking and Life

Posted on February 7, 2012 by hatchery

The deadline for the return of carved blocks for the City of the World Puzzle Print has been extended to the end of February.  Thankfully, my block is done, sent and received, my commitment fulfilled.  Not so, as yet, for … Continue reading →

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