Tag Archives: Printmaking

The Call of Change

Posted on August 27, 2011 by hatchery

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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Memories of Christchurch

Posted on June 11, 2011 by hatchery

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 →

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The Dizzy Ride to Completion

Posted on April 20, 2011 by hatchery

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

Posted on April 18, 2011 by hatchery

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

Posted on April 15, 2011 by hatchery

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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