Tag Archives: Creative Process

On Flight – With or Without Wings

Each month, even each day, can bring mixed blessings and recent times have been no different.  My entry of ‘Monarch’ into the South East Art Society‘s Open Art Awards achieved a Highly Commended, which was certainly a buzz.  In the … Continue reading

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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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Art Inspired by Poetry

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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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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The Call of Change

When major changes enter our lives, either through our own choices or because of circumstances, normal routine can become non-existent.  Such has been the past couple of months. In the throes of preparing to move house, my environment is at … Continue reading

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